Philosophy Speakers

Philosophical Musings: Deep Dives into Thought by Philosophy Experts

List of Philosophy Speakers

In the endless pursuit of knowledge, people often use philosophy to try to understand themselves and the world around them. Whether it's in the classroom, the workplace, politics, or society, philosophy has been practiced for hundreds of years in many different cultures. The philosophers, teachers, psychologists, and bestselling authors in this category explore ethics, business, religion, education, science, and more through a philosophical lens to answer some of today's most pressing questions. As life-long learners, these culture experts and university speakers can inspire thoughtful discussions with their audience.

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Jon Meacham
(3 ratings)

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Presidential Historian; Author of "American Lion," "And There Was Light," & "The Soul of America"

Dr. Michio Kaku
(5 ratings)

World-Renowned Futurist & Theoretical Physicist; Author of "The God Equation"

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, Political Strategist & Producer; Civil Rights & Environmental Advocate; NYT Bestselling Author; CEO of REFORM Alliance

Ray Kurzweil
(4 ratings)

Futurist, Inventor & Computer Scientist; Author of "How to Create a Mind"; Chairman of Kurzweil Technologies

Annie Duke
(1 rating)

Decision Strategist & Consultant; Bestselling Author, "Quit" & "Thinking in Bets"; Former Professional Poker Player

Ryan Holiday
(5 ratings)

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author & Founder of The Daily Stoic

Francis Fukuyama
(1 rating)

Global Expert on Democratization & Global Political Economy; Professor; Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University

Dr. Cornel West
(6 ratings)

Philosopher, Professor, Political Activist & Author of "Race Matters"

Parag Khanna

Geopolitical Expert, Global Strategic Advisor, Bestselling Author; Founder & CEO of Geospatial Predictive Analytics Platform "AlphaGeo"

David Chang
(2 ratings)

James Beard Awardee & Michelin-Starred Chef; Founder of Momofuku

Robert P. George
(1 rating)

Founding Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals & Institutions; Professor at Princeton University

General Wesley Clark
(2 ratings)

CEO of Wesley K. Clark & Assoc.; Retired Four-Star General; Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander; Bestselling Author

Jonathan Haidt

Social Psychologist & Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University's Stern School of Business; Best-Selling Author of "The Anxious Generation"

Garry Kasparov
(1 rating)

World Chess Champion & AI Thought Leader; Author of "How Life Imitates Chess"; Chairman, Human Rights Foundation

Sean Carroll

Theoretical Physicist, Author & Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at John Hopkins University; Host of the Podcast "Mindscape" & "The Biggest Ideas in the Universe" YouTube Series

Alex Epstein
(1 rating)

Philosopher & Energy Policy Expert; Founder & President, Center for Industrial Progress; Author, "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels"

Dr. Afiya Fredericks
(2 ratings)

Growth Mindset Expert & Associate Professor of Advanced Studies, Leadership & Policy at Morgan State University

Nick Bostrom
(1 rating)

Renowned Philosopher; Founding Director of the Now Defunct Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford; Author of "Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World"

Glenn Loury
(4 ratings)

Academic Economist & Author; Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences & Professor of Economics at Brown University

Michael S. Roth
(1 rating)

Historian, Scholar & Higher Education Leader; President of Wesleyan University; Author of "Beyond the University"