Owen Flanagan: What it is like to be an addict

Owen Flanagan is an expert in the philosophy of mind and ethics. For many years, he was also an addict. Here, we talk about addiction from both perspectives. Owen Flanagan is James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Neurobiology emeritus at Duke University.  He is an expert in the philosophy of mind and ethics. His latest book is What is it like to be an Addict? Understanding Substance Abuse (Oxford University Press 2025).

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We explore how to be more present and engaged in our lives, and how to make lasting change. This is a contemporary take on mindfulness informed by embodied therapy and the Polyvagal theory. Hosted by Serge Prengel.