The Big Think Interviews Simon Critchley

A selection of clips on a variety of topics

The Big Think has interviewed British philosopher Simon Critchley on a number of topics, from teaching, politics, and history to death, longevity and optimism. Each clip weighs in at approximate 3-5 minutes, although one or two offer extended discussion. Well worth a look for fans of Critchley's views, or perhaps if you're curious about philosophy's place in everyday life:

1. Simon Critchley on the Best Philosopher Deaths
2. Simon Critchley on Teaching
3. Simon Critchley Philosophizes The Obama Moment
4. Simon Critchley on Optimism
5. Simon Critchley Examines Friedrich Nietzsche
6. Simon Critchley on Living Like a Philosopher
7. Simon Critchley on the Psychology of Murder
8. Simon Critchley on the Desire of Longevity
9. Simon Critchley on Religion and Death
10. Simon Critchley on the History of Death

Also at A Piece of Monologue:

• Critchley on Nature in Terrence Malick
• Simon Critchley: Beckett, Literature, Philosophy
• Simon Critchley on Martin Heidegger's Being and Time
• Simon Critchley on Samuel Beckett
• Simon Critchley on the Pursuit of Happiness