From the Archive: Taylor Swift and philosophy
This podcast was originally published in October 2024 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.
This podcast was originally published in October 2024 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.
Tuesday 25 August 2026 | 1 hour 21 minutes 55 seconds
Taylor Swift's music connects with philosophy in many places: What is love? What is the value of negative emotions like anger, heartbreak and grief? Is there a moral obligation to speak out against injustice? What does it take to count as a "philosopher"? A new edited book, Taylor Swift and Philosophy, offers a fun and accessible discussion of the ideas and questions that arise from Taylor Swift's life and work.
Combining top-tier philosophical research and a passion for Taylor's music, a team of scholars investigate the wisdom that can come from Taylor's songs, bringing new perspectives to important contemporary issues. This panel event will launch the book with a discussion of its main themes.