Recorded 16 April 2024
Uncommon Sense: A. C. Grayling
British philosopher and best-selling author A. C. Grayling joins Amy to speak in-depth about his new book, Who Owns The Moon? In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space. The moon contains a wealth of rare earths and natural resources. So, as the Earth’s supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world’s superpowers, wealthiest corporations, and billionaires have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Race begins, A.C. Grayling asks: who, if anyone, owns the moon? And what do these superpowers, corporations, and wealthy individuals owe to Planet Earth and humanity as a whole? A. C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its Professor of Philosophy. Among his many books are Philosophy and Life, The God Argument, Democracy and Its Crisis, The History of Philosophy, The Good State, The Age of Genius, and The Frontiers of Knowledge.