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Steven Nadler on Spinoza on Free Speech

Spinoza expert Steven Nadler discusses Spinoza's views on free speech in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. 

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Listen to an earlier Philosophy Bites interview with Steven Nadler on Spinoza on Death

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Read Nigel Warburton's recent Five Books interview with Steven Nadler on the best books by and about Spinoza

 

Teresa Bejan on Civility

What does it mean to be civil in conversation with others? Is it always a virtue? Teresa Bejan, author of Mere Civility, discusses this topic and its long history in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

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Rae Langton on Hate Speech

Hate speech can be vile and psychologically damaging. Should it be tolerated? Rae Langton explores the nature of hate speech and the question of whether laws protecting free expression should allow it in conversation with Nigel Warburton. 

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