The Edges of Philosophy: Good, Bad, and the Controversial | Travis Timmerman

What makes for good philosophy? How has philosophy impacted popular culture? Can sci-fi be good philosophy? And can we inspire philosophical inquiry despite not strictly adhering to rigorous philosophical methods? [00:00] Introduction to Bad Philosophy [00:51] The Repugnant Conclusion [03:09] Criteria for Good Philosophy [06:05] Examples of Good Philosophy [06:26] Defining Bad Philosophy [07:29] Critique of Continental Philosophy [18:17] Philosophical Fiction and Pop Culture [30:36] The Value of Teaching Philosophy [34:03] Teaching Philosophy: Balancing Quality and Diversity [39:35] Science Fiction and Philosophy 40:16 The Role of Fiction in Philosophical Thought Experiments [53:59] Controversial Philosophical Arguments [01:10:31] Meta-Philosophy and Peer Disagreement [01:12:25] Conclusion and Final Thoughts