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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Amy Goodman
(1 rating)

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

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

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

Carl Bernstein
(3 ratings)

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author & Political Analyst; Known for Uncovering the Watergate Scandal; Co-Wrote "All the President's Men" & "The Final Days"

Parag Khanna

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

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

Dr. Cornel West
(6 ratings)

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

General Wesley Clark
(1 rating)

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, "The Righteous Mind," "The Coddling of the American Mind" & "The Anxious Generation"

Damien Patrick Williams
(1 rating)

Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Assistant Professor of Data Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Dr. Michio Kaku
(5 ratings)

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

Jimmy Wales

Founder of Wikipedia; Internet Entrepreneur and Wiki Pioneer

Lidia Bastianich

Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Cookbook Author

Jon Meacham
(3 ratings)

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

Tom Freston

Founding Executive of MTV & Former CEO of Viacom; Senior Advisor to The Raine Group; Board Member of Major Media Companies

Sheena Iyengar

Authority on the Concept of Choice & Bestselling Author of "The Art of Choosing"; Professor of Business at Columbia University

Dr. Afiya Fredericks
(2 ratings)

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

John Legend

EGOT Winning Musician, Producer & Philanthropist

Johan Norberg

Author, Lecturer & Documentary Filmmaker; Expert in Global Economics, History & Human Progress

Glenn Loury
(4 ratings)

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