We often hear that the academic Humanities and social sciences are in crisis—underfunded, out of touch with the job market, hamstrung by political correctness and moral relativism. So why study philosophy? And could a good dose of scientific method help to solve the problem—if indeed there is one?

Guests

Prof Peter Harrison

Director
Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
The University of Queensland

Presenter: David Rutledge

Producer: Diane Dean

Sound Engineer: Tim Jenkins