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Work For HumansIs Work Worth It? A Philosopher on Why We Work | Michael CholbiMichael Cholbi approaches work not just as a function of economics or management but as a deep philosophical question. He brings a rare lens to the topic, one that connects ancient wisdom, contemporary ethics, and the day-to-day experience of workers today. In this episode, Michael and Dart explore how work shapes us and how it might be reimagined to serve us better. From Plato and Marx to Bullshit Jobs, dignity to autonomy, they ask what makes work just, and whether companies are morally responsible for the work they design.Michael Cholbi is a Professor of Philosophy at...2025-06-241h 05
Journal of Philosophy of Emotion PodcastJPE Book Symposium: Grief: A Philosophical Guide, Part 2Table of ContentsBeisecker, Dave. 2022. “Grief and Self-Knowledge.” Journal of Philosophy of Emotion 4, no. 1. 27-33. https.//doi.org/10.33497/2022.summer.5.Cholbi, Michael. 2022. “Replies to Garland, Ben-Ze'ev, Timmerman, and Beisecker.” Journal of Philosophy of Emotion 4, no. 1. 34-47. https.//doi.org/10.33497/2022.summer.6.2025-05-251h 11
Journal of Philosophy of Emotion PodcastJPE Book Symposium: Grief: A Philosophical Guide, Part 1Table of ContentsCholbi, Michael. 2022. “Précis. Grief. A Philosophical Guide.” Journal of Philosophy of Emotion 4, no. 1. 1-5. https.//doi.org/10.33497/2022.summer.1.Garland, C. E. 2022. “Vicarious Grief, Mental Health, and the Duty to Grieve.” Journal of Philosophy of Emotion 4, no. 1. 6-12. https.//doi.org/10.33497/2022.summer.2.Ben-Ze’ev, Aaron. 2022. “Grief and the Emotion.” Journal of Philosophy of Emotion 4, no. 1. 13-17. https.//doi.org/10.33497/2022.summer.3.Timmerman, Travis. 2022. “Grief’s Badness and the Paradox of Grief.” Journal of Philosophy of Emotion 4, no. 1. 18-26. https.//doi.org/10.33497/2022.summer.4.2025-05-251h 11
The Paperless PodcastEpisode 6: Ecological Grief, Philosophy and Defending Language, with HugoIn this episode of the Paperless Podcast, we dive into the subject of ecological grief with philosopher Hugo Rompani, from the University of Bristol. Join us as we unpack his thought-provoking paper titled, "On the Appropriateness of Ecological Grief," which sheds light on the emotional responses to environmental challenges often overlooked in philosophical discourse.
Hugo Rompani seeks to fill this gap by offering a philosophical analysis of ecological grief, drawing from Michael Cholbi's framework of grief as practical identity investment. Through a careful examination of different types of ecological grief and their appropriateness, Hugo...2024-02-1958 min
Micro-Digressions: A Philosophy PodcastThinking about Death, Part 1Tell Spencer your thoughts about this episode!What is death? Does fear of death affect our everyday lives? And will your death harm you or not? Travis Timmerman, associate professor at Seton Hall University, joins Spencer to discuss these and other questions. Timmerman is coeditor, along with Michael Cholbi, of a fine anthology on the philosophy of death, Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying. Purchase your copy here:https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Philosophy-Death-Dying-Contemporary/dp/1138393584/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15H1NSANTN5NL&keywords=exploring+the+philosophy+of+death+and+dying&qid=1706235275&sprefix=%2Caps%2C656&sr=8-12024-01-251h 32
Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled#47 Grief ft. Michael CholbiJoin hosts Jasmine Hunt and Matt Kalesnik as they engage in a deep and thought-provoking conversation with Professor Michael Cholbi, Chair in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode, they explore the intricate realms of grief, empathy, and psychopaths, diving into Professor Cholbi's extensive research on ethical issues related to death and dying, with a focus on grief and those enigmatic psychopaths.2023-10-2248 min
Brain in a VatIs Grieving Good for You? | Michael CholbiExperiencing grief at the death of a person we love or who matters to us―as universal as it is painful―is central to the human condition. In Grief, Michael Cholbi presents a groundbreaking philosophical exploration of this complex emotional event, offering valuable new insights about what grief is, whom we grieve, and how grief can ultimately lead us to a richer self-understanding and a fuller realization of our humanity.
Michael's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Philosophical-Guide-Michael-Cholbi/dp/069120179X/2023-07-0950 min
Science WeeklyWhy do we grieve the death of public figures?As we collectively mark the loss of the longest-serving monarch in British history and all that she represented on a national scale, many people are feeling a much more personal impact. The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, talks to Prof Michael Cholbi about what grief is, how losing a public figure can have such a profound impact on our lives, and why there’s value in grieving. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod2022-09-1311 min
Atlas LinguaeThe Language of DeathIn this episode we discuss how the ways that we talk about death and dying have changed over time, from Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries to today’s true crime podcasts. We investigate why we love playing detective in the stories we consume and we deconstruct the much thrown-around question of “why do women love crime stories so much?”Thank you for listening to Atlas Linguae, where we dive deep into translation and communication. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Special Thanks to our guests: Russell Williams, Michael Cholbi, and Georgia Hampton.2022-07-0429 min
Philosophical DisquisitionsEthics of Academia (2) with Michael CholbiThis is the second episode in my short series on The Ethics of Academia. In this episode I chat to Michael Cholbi, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. We reflect on the value of applied ethical research and the right approach to teaching. Michael has thought quite a lot about the ethics of work, in general, and the ethics of teaching and grading in particular. So those become central themes in our conversation.
You can download the podcast here or listen below. You can also subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Sp...2022-06-2000 min
Physicians' GalleryEp.85 - Grief And The PandemicIn this talk Prof Michael Cholbi explores the medical and emotional understanding of grief in times of global pandemic.
Many experts have started to refer to the onslaught of grief unleashed in the pandemic in medical or epidemiological terms: as a “grief pandemic.” This way of characterizing the large scale grief wrought by the pandemic is troubling, villainising grief as an unhealthy or pathological reaction rather than a healthy response to an unhealthy world suddenly suffused with moral injury. Reframing such grief in epidemiological terms also tempts us to recast the pandemic as a clinical problem rather than a public heal...2022-06-1052 minPhysicians' GalleryEp.85 - Grief And The PandemicIn this talk Prof Michael Cholbi explores the medical and emotional understanding of grief in times of global pandemic.
Many experts have started to refer to the onslaught of grief unleashed in the pandemic in medical or epidemiological terms: as a “grief pandemic.” This way of characterizing the large scale grief wrought by the pandemic is troubling, villainising grief as an unhealthy or pathological reaction rather than a healthy response to an unhealthy world suddenly suffused with moral injury. Reframing such grief in epidemiological terms also tempts us to recast the pandemic as a clinical problem rather than a public heal...2022-06-1052 min
The Science of PsychotherapyMichael Cholbi talks about the philosophy of griefMichael Cholbi holds the chair in philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and is principally involved in researching grief. His recent book My Grief: A Philosophical Guide, is the first book on grief and bereavement from a philosophical perspective. You can find out more about Michael here https://michael.cholbi.com/ as well as links to his book. Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee! Please leave a r...2022-06-0648 min
Conversations in Atlantic TheoryAlex Madva, Vanessa Wills, Ian Olasov, and Dana Miranda on The Movement for Black Lives: Philosophical PerspectivesThis discussion is with four contributors to a new edited collection titled The Movement for Black Lives: Philosophical Perspectives, published in late-2021 by Oxford University Press. We’re joined by Alex Madva, who teaches in the Department of Philosophy at Cal Poly Pomona, where he also directs the California Center for Ethics and Policy. Along with Brandon Hogan, Michael Cholbi, and Benjamin Yost, he co-edited this collection and is the co-author with Cholbi of the included piece “Can Capital Punishment Survive Black Lives Matter”? Vanessa Wills, who teaches in the Department of Philosophy at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. a...2022-04-281h 50
Taboo TradesDecommodification As Exploitation with Vida PanitchVida Panitch and I discuss (de)commodification, corruption, exploitation, and coercion with my co-host, UVA Law 3L, Nevah Jones. We're specifically interested in women's intimate and reproductive labor, including sex work, surrogacy, and egg donation. Vida Panitch is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Ethics and Public Affairs at Carleton University. Her primary research project addresses the moral boundaries of markets – specifically markets in public goods, including health care and education, and physical goods, including body parts and intimate services – and the extent to which theories of exploitation, commodification, and inequality can help us determine their permissible regula...2022-03-271h 33
CPD eLearning talks to...Grief and grieving: a guide for the confusedIn this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud speaks with Professor Michael Cholbi about the philosophy of grieving as examined in his book Grief: A Philosophical Guide. They discuss the technologies developed to aid people with their suffering and explore various intellectual and philosophical views on grieving. Professor Cholbi also considers how the medicalising of grief may lead people to think of it as an illness rather than a meaningful and inevitable product of life.
Disclaimer: This podcast provides information, not advice. The content in this podcast is provided for general information only and is not intended to, and does not, mount...2022-03-2137 min
First Things PodcastA Grief PhilosophizedOn this episode, Michael Cholbi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide."2022-03-1735 min
Raj Persaud in conversation - the podcastsWhat Can Grief Teach Us About Ourselves? You can also listen to this interview on a free app on iTunes and Google Play Store entitled 'Raj Persaud in conversation', which includes a lot of free information on the latest research findings in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and mental health, plus interviews with top experts from around the world. Download it free from these links. Don't forget to check out the bonus content button on the app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rajpersaud.android.rajpersaud https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dr-raj-persaud-in-conversation/id927466223? Grief and Grieving a...2022-02-0838 min
Listen and Let Your Mind Roam Free With Full AudiobookGrief: A Philosophical Guide Audiobook by Michael CholbiListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 545809
Title: Grief: A Philosophical Guide
Author: Michael Cholbi
Narrator: Mike Lenz
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:01:19
Language: English
Release date: 01-18-22
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Philosophy, Death & Bereavement
Summary:
Experiencing grief at the death of a person we love or who matters to us-as universal as it is painful-is central to the human condition. Surprisingly, however, philosophers have rarely examined grief in any depth. In Grief, Michael Cholbi presents a groundbreaking philosophical exploration of this complex emotional event, offering valuable new insights about what grief is...2022-01-187h 01
Ethical Theory ReviewGrief: A Philosophic GuideFor whom do we grieve? When we grieve, what are we grieving about? Is there any benefit we should aim to get from grieving? Is grieving sometimes morally required? And what additional questions about grief are philosophers exploring? -- Interview with Michael Cholbi about these questions and his new book Grief: A Philosophic Guide 2022-01-1356 min
New Books in PhilosophyMichael Cholbi, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide" (Princeton UP, 2022)We think of grief as a normal response to the death of a loved one. We’re familiar with the so-called “five stages” of grief. Grief seems as an emotional episode that befalls us along life’s way, something to be endured and then gotten over. But grief isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. For one thing, we can grieve for strangers. And although there seems to be something like a duty to grieve, it’s not clear to whom such a duty could be owed. Perhaps grief is indeed a psychologically normal response to death, but might it nonethe...2021-12-311h 07
Princeton UP Ideas PodcastMichael Cholbi, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide" (Princeton UP, 2022)We think of grief as a normal response to the death of a loved one. We’re familiar with the so-called “five stages” of grief. Grief seems as an emotional episode that befalls us along life’s way, something to be endured and then gotten over. But grief isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. For one thing, we can grieve for strangers. And although there seems to be something like a duty to grieve, it’s not clear to whom such a duty could be owed. Perhaps grief is indeed a psychologically normal response to death, but might it nonethe...2021-12-311h 07
New Books in PsychologyMichael Cholbi, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide" (Princeton UP, 2022)We think of grief as a normal response to the death of a loved one. We’re familiar with the so-called “five stages” of grief. Grief seems as an emotional episode that befalls us along life’s way, something to be endured and then gotten over. But grief isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. For one thing, we can grieve for strangers. And although there seems to be something like a duty to grieve, it’s not clear to whom such a duty could be owed. Perhaps grief is indeed a psychologically normal response to death, but might it nonethe...2021-12-311h 07
Audio – Forum for PhilosophyGriefMichael Cholbi, Will Daddario, and Priya Jay explore the nature of grief and grieving2021-11-2400 minForum for PhilosophyGriefMichael Cholbi, Will Daddario, and Priya Jay explore the nature of grief and grieving2021-11-2400 minForum for PhilosophyGriefMichael Cholbi, Will Daddario, and Priya Jay explore the nature of grief and grieving2021-11-2400 min
Good Is In The DetailsIt's A Wrap!Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo reflect on Season 2. A special guest joins the pod! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails https://www.jeffcortese.com https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizfarmer/?sh=31f78c5245ae https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/people/3063/tracy-drain/ https://www.jacksonkatz.com https://michael.cholbi.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overthink/id15382492802021-11-2442 min
Shaping the Post-COVID WorldGriefContributor(s): Professor Michael Cholbi, Dr Will Daddario, Priya Jay | Can we grieve well? Is mourning for public figures very different to the grief we feel after the death of friends and family? What is it like to grieve in the midst of something like a pandemic, where so many lives are touched by tragedy? And what have we learned about grieving though this pandemic, where death is both very publicly discussed but also hidden by the demands of social distancing? We explore the nature of grief and grieving.2021-11-191h 14Good Is In The DetailsHow To Be Philosophical About GriefGwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Dr. Michael Cholbi (University of Edinburgh) about his book Grief. A Philosophical Guide. What does Philosophy offer for our understanding of grief? Why do we grieve? Is grief a good? And, what are Rudy's plans to live forever? Learn more about Dr Cholbi's work: https://michael.cholbi.com/grief/#gpg Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails2021-10-1641 min
I Think, Therefore I Fan PodcastAm I Losing Me?In this episode we discuss philosophical issues at the intersection of personal identity and death. As Billy Joel is want to say “Don’t go changing.”The papers we allude to in the episode can be found in Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying edited by Michael Cholbi and Travis Timmerman.
Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Sense of Loss https://www.purple-planet.com2021-09-1400 min
How to HelpMeaningful Work • Prof. Andrea VeltmanSummary:People spend most of their waking hours working. It's no wonder that we want to enjoy our work, but that can be complicated. The world is full of dangerous or difficult jobs with low pay. How does meaningful work fit ethically in such a world?In this episode, we'll learn from Dr. Andrea Veltman, an expert in the philosophy of work. Together, we'll confront questions that are guaranteed to make you think differently about your job (and everyone else's too).About Our Guest:Dr. Andrea Veltman is a professor of...2021-06-2235 min
The Reconnecting PodcastReconnecting #2 - Talking Suicide w/ Dr. Michael CholbiHi, my name is Archie, and this is The Reconnection podcast. I will be your host on a journey where I will hopefully be talking to some of the best minds of our time on topics relating to the philosophy, and psychology of mental health. All in order to hopefully give you a better understanding of how you win your battle or help those around you.
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Micheal Cholbi about the Philosophical side of Sudicde, Assisted Death, and Mental Health. Dr. Cholbi a Professor of Philosophy at the University of...2020-12-2052 min
Algocracy and Transhumanism Podcast72 – Grief in the Time of a Pandemic
Lots of people are dying right now. But people die all the time. How should we respond to all this death? In this episode I talk to Michael Cholbi about the philosophy of grief. Michael Cholbi is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He has published widely in ethical theory, practical ethics, and the philosophy of death and dying. We discus the nature of grief, the ethics of grief and how grief might change in the midst of a pandemic.
You can download the episode here or listen below. You can also subscribe...2020-03-3000 min
Algocracy and Transhumanism Podcast72 – Grief in the Time of a Pandemic
Lots of people are dying right now. But people die all the time. How should we respond to all this death? In this episode I talk to Michael Cholbi about the philosophy of grief. Michael Cholbi is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He has published widely in ethical theory, practical ethics, and the philosophy of death and dying. We discus the nature of grief, the ethics of grief and how grief might change in the midst of a pandemic.
You can download the episode here or listen below. You can also subscribe...2020-03-3000 min
Hidden PerspectiveLibertarians & UBI (UBI Part 3/4)In the third episode in the Universal Basic Income (UBI) series, we explore the libertarian arguments for UBI. These range from deeming private charity a market failure, a preference for UBI over the welfare state, and UBI as a necessary bulwark against coercion.Please 'Subscribe' and leave a 5-star review. Thank you!***References:‘Basic Income: A Guide for the Open-Minded’, Guy Standing, 2017, Yale University Press, New Haven and London.‘In Our Hands: A Plan to Replace the Welfare State’, Charles Murray, 2006, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, Washington DC.‘Capitalism and Freedom’, Milton Fried...2019-12-3019 min
ConversationsConversations #2 - Micheal CholbiHello Eclectic Spacewalkers,
Here is my interview with Cal Poly Pomona, Professor of Philosophy - Michael Cholbi (First published on my Substack newsletter)
His research is primarily in ethics, with particular emphases on suicide, grief, punishment, Kantian ethics, paternalism, work & labor, and moral psychology.
Along with teaching, he is currently the director of the newly created California Center for Ethics and Policy (CCEP). Michael is also a founding member of the International Association for the Philosophy of Death and Dying, and has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles. His most noted books are “Suicide, the Phil...2019-09-021h 40
Eclectic SpacewalkConversations #2 - Michael CholbiA Conversation With Professor of Philosophy Michael Cholbi—Read & Listen on SubstackRead Transcript on MediumListen on AnchorWatch on YouTubeHey Eclectic Spacewalkers!In our second podcast recording, I sat down with Cal Poly Pomona (Now the University of Edinburgh) Professor of Philosophy Michael Cholbi. His research is primarily in ethics, with particular emphasis on suicide, grief, punishment, Kantian ethics, paternalism, work and labor, and moral psychology.Along with teaching, he is currently the director of the newly created California Center for Ethics an...2019-08-261h 38
Drunken Philosophy#221 - Living In A Post-Work SocietyWhat does it mean to live post-work? How will society function when not everyone needs a job? Essentially, how can Connor and Dan get paid to be unemployed podcasters? Some of these questions will be answered on this weeks Drunken Philosophy which covers Michael Cholbi's recent article "The Desire To Work As An Adaptive Preference." Also, we an announcement regarding our back catalog!2018-07-1839 min
Philosophy Talk Starters85: SuicideMore at http://philosophytalk.org/shows/suicide.
Taking human life is wrong. But what if it is one's own life? Is suicide worse or less bad than murder? Is it wrong at all? Can suicide be rational? How about helping another commit suicide? The Philosophers discuss the metaphysics and morality of taking one's own life with Michael Cholbi from Cal Poly Pomona, author of "Suicide: The Philosophical Dimensions."2015-10-2609 min