Bernard Williams

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English moral philosopher (1929–2003)

Mentioned in 6 videos

Born

September 21, 1929, Westcliff-on-Sea

Nationality

United Kingdom

Affiliation

University College London, University of California, Berkeley

Field

ethics, identity, political philosophy

Education

Balliol College, Chigwell School

Awards

Fellow of the British Academy, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Common Themes

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Videos Mentioning Bernard Williams

Reality Check: A Conversation with David Wallace-Wells (Episode #365)

Sam Harris

A philosopher whose critique of philosophy as merely a handmaiden to science is mentioned by Sam Harris.

Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind | Lex Fridman Podcast #261

Lex Fridman

A philosopher known for his nuanced discussions on the problems and positive functions of academic titles and hierarchies.

David Sinclair: Extending the Human Lifespan Beyond 100 Years | Lex Fridman Podcast #189

Lex Fridman

A moral philosopher who argues that the knowledge of death gives meaning to life, mentioned alongside Viktor Frankl.

A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #183)

Sam Harris

Philosopher credited with originating the concept of moral luck.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks — Powerful Books, Mystics, and More

Tim Ferriss

Rabbi Sacks's doctoral supervisor at Cambridge, a brilliant philosopher and atheist who, despite disagreeing with Sacks's beliefs, engaged respectfully in intellectual discussion.

Cass Sunstein on Liberalism and Rights in the Age of AI

Conversations with Tyler

A philosopher who, though not strictly liberal, was deeply engaged with and critical of liberal thinkers like Parfit.