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Every book Owen Flanagan recommended on podcasts
Owen Flanagan appears on podcast discussions as a neurobiologist and philosopher who engages with topics spanning addiction, history, and substance use policy. During his appearance, Flanagan referenced several notable texts to illuminate historical and cultural attitudes toward health and personal behavior. He discussed the foundational text of Alcoholics Anonymous, commonly known as the Big Book, noting its 1939 publication and how the organization quickly realized it had produced a bestseller while operating as a nonprofit. Flanagan also mentioned Dr. Silkworth's preface within the Big Book, which outlined early historical perspectives framing addiction as a medical allergy. Furthermore, Flanagan touched upon another historical publication, 'Atheism is Winning!', and examined Carl L. Hart's book 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups', highlighting Hart's status as a recreational heroin smoker and his libertarian arguments in favor of legalizing all drugs.
Books recommended by Owen Flanagan
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous by Alcoholics Anonymous serves as the foundational text and guide for the twelve-step recovery program established by the fellowship.
Discussed“in 19 39 when Alcoholics Anonymous published the big books of Alcoholics Anonymous they realized oh my God our book is a bestseller and we're a nonprofit”
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Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book
Discussed“for example in the what they call the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous there's a preface by Dr silkworth in which he says that his view is that addiction is an allergy”
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Atheism is Winning!
Atheism is Winning! is a provocative text that invites reflection on contemporary cultural and ideological shifts.
Discussed“in 19 39 when Alcoholics Anonymous published the big books of Alcoholics Anonymous they realized oh my God our book is a bestseller and we're a nonprofit”
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Drug Use for Grown-Ups
Drug Use for Grown-Ups by Carl L.
Discussed“he is a recreational heroin smoker and his book in which he defends legalizing all drugs is very libertarian and he's clear about that”
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Books Owen Flanagan wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151. Neurobiologist, Philosopher, and Addict | People I (Mostly) Admire | 2025-02-15 | 4 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“so I had written a book called Consciousness Recons Ed in the early 90s and the current Dal Lama is quite interested in science”