Barry Lamb

Barry Lamb, Associate Professor of Philosophy and host of Hi-Fi Nation, dives into the fascinating world of David Lewis, a titan of modern philosophy. They explore Lewis's groundbreaking modal realism, where every possibility exists in its own world. Barry shares Lewis's unique writing style—combining rigor with joy—and discusses his pragmatic theories of conversation. The conversation also touches on Lewis's connections to Australian philosophy and his intriguing views on the existence of gods in alternate realities, highlighting his complex legacy.