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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Van Jones
(6 ratings)

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

Dr. Cornel West
(6 ratings)

Philosopher, Professor, Political Activist & Author of "Race Matters"; 2024 People's Party Presidential Candidate

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian

Filmmaker, Director & Experiential Designer; Advisory Council of METI Member & Designer of Experiences at the SETI Institute

Sir Richard Branson
(1 rating)

Serial Entrepreneur & Business Visionary; Founder of Virgin Group

Parag Khanna

Managing Partner at FutureMap; Strategic Advisor to Governments & Global Companies; Bestselling Author; TED Speaker

General Wesley Clark
(1 rating)

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

Amy Goodman
(1 rating)

Host of "Democracy Now!", Award-Winning Journalist & Bestselling Author

Carl Bernstein
(3 ratings)

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author & Political Analyst

Guillermo del Toro

Academy Award Winning Filmmaker & Author; Best Known for "Pinocchio," "The Shape of Water," Pan's Labyrinth," and "Hellboy"

George Weigel
(1 rating)

Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies at Ethics & Public Policy Center

Virginia Postrel

Authority on Culture, Glamour, Economics, Politics & Social Trends; Podcaster & Author; Known for "The Fabric of Civilization" & "The Power of Glamour"

Aaron J. Lawler, PhD
(1 rating)

Associate Professor of Humanities; Road Scholar for Illinois Humanities; Encourages Individual Self-Reflection & Personal Storytelling

Dr. Rachel Yehuda

Professor of Psychiatry & Neuroscience, Director of the Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy & Trauma Research at Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Francis Fukuyama
(1 rating)

Global Affairs Thought-Leader, Global Economy Expert & Professor; Author, "Identity" & "Liberalism and Its Discontents"

Eric Foner
(2 ratings)

Prominent Historian & Professor Emeritus of History at Columbia University

Jonathan Haidt

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

Daniel Dennett

Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University

Alex Epstein
(1 rating)

Founder of the Center for Industrial Progress; Author of "Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas - Not Less"

Aubrey de Grey

Biomedical Gerontologist, Chief Science Officer at SENS, Longevity Researcher

Peter Thiel

Former CEO & Co-founder of PayPal; Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist