Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/not-just-because-philosophy Philosophy for kids around 7 to 10, using stories and everyday questions to explore fairness, truth, kindness, choices, and how to think clearly together. ©2026 Mutual Pledge Incorporated 7b857ace-416d-5c86-b8e2-2f17e1e3c13f yes en Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:24:15 -0700 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:24:25 -0700 https://notjustbecause.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/npUjfzIwnekWV2sywLMR3yW0yw4zFdq0JbhsolB-O14/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZTZm/ZTAyMzM5N2M0ZGEz/N2E0OGFhNWQ2NDQy/MGNjNi53ZWJw.jpg https://notjustbecause.com episodic Mutual Pledge Incorporated Philosophy for kids around 7 to 10, using stories and everyday questions to explore fairness, truth, kindness, choices, and how to think clearly together. Philosophy for kids around 7 to 10, using stories and everyday questions to explore fairness, truth, kindness, choices, and how to think clearly together.. Education, Kids, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Big Questions FIXME brendan@mutualpledge.com No No 8 8 The Dog at the Door and the Bat in the Dark full 97b1717e-2ccd-4483-b0ff-f79068ec2723 https://notjustbecause.com/shows/not-just-because/not-just-because-philosophy/20260905-the-dog-at-the-door-and-the-bat-in-the-dark Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:04:20 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 526 A dog scratching at the door and a bat swooping through pitch black raise a puzzle: how much of another creature's mind can behavior actually reveal? The conversation carefully separates what we observe, what we can reasonably infer, and what we only imagine—and warns against treating our uncertainty as proof that animals feel nothing. A dog scratching at the door and a bat swooping through pitch black raise a puzzle: how much of another creature's mind can behavior actually reveal? The conversation carefully separates what we observe, what we can reasonably infer, and what we only imag the dog at the door and the bat in the dark, dog at the door and the bat in the dark for kids, philosophy can we know what an animal is thinking, philosophy for kids, critical thinking, big questions for kids No 7 7 Scared and Brave at the Same Time full 3e27389a-50e9-4637-8868-f06bdb885b67 https://notjustbecause.com/shows/not-just-because/not-just-because-philosophy/20260902-scared-and-brave-at-the-same-time Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:15:57 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 580 Courage might not mean feeling no fear at all—it might mean feeling scared and choosing to do the important thing anyway. Through everyday moments like trying a wobbly new skill, telling an awkward truth, and standing up for a friend, this conversation pulls apart real bravery from mere showing off. Courage might not mean feeling no fear at all—it might mean feeling scared and choosing to do the important thing anyway. Through everyday moments like trying a wobbly new skill, telling an awkward truth, and standing up for a friend, this conversation pu scared and brave at the same time, scared and brave at the same time for kids, what is courage, philosophy for kids, critical thinking, big questions for kids No 6 6 The Cooperation Puzzle: Why Being Clever Can Backfire full 696a953d-a102-4288-afa4-a815c2d04f9d https://notjustbecause.com/shows/not-just-because/not-just-because-philosophy/20260702-the-cooperation-puzzle-why-being-clever-can-backfire Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 1025 When two people each make the smartest choice for themselves, the result can be worse for both of them — a strange puzzle called the prisoner's dilemma. Through playground trades, lemonade stands, and repeated games, the episode unpacks why... When two people each make the smartest choice for themselves, the result can be worse for both of them — a strange puzzle called the prisoner's dilemma. Through playground trades, lemonade stands, and repeated games, the episode unpacks why... the cooperation puzzle why being clever can backfire, why being clever can backfire for kids, philosophy for kids, critical thinking, big questions for kids No 5 5 Why Do People Disagree About What's Fair? full 95fc3c32-ea34-4e58-a38f-4409bc2a529b https://notjustbecause.com/shows/not-just-because/not-just-because-philosophy/20260626-why-do-people-disagree-about-what-s-fair Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:22 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 795 Two kids split a pizza, but one is twice as hungry — should they get equal slices or different ones? Fairness seems simple until real situations reveal that people weigh equality, need, effort, and luck very differently. The episode walks t... Two kids split a pizza, but one is twice as hungry — should they get equal slices or different ones? Fairness seems simple until real situations reveal that people weigh equality, need, effort, and luck very differently. The episode walks t... why do people disagree about what's fair, people disagree about what's fair for kids, why do people disagree about what is fair and how can we decide fairly, philosophy for kids, critical thinking, big questions for kids No 4 4 True or Just Popular? full 60efead5-9bb1-4184-8739-96a67f3b6c97 https://notjustbecause.com/shows/not-just-because/not-just-because-philosophy/20260626-true-or-just-popular Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:17 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 751 What makes something actually true, and why isn't popularity enough to settle the question? Through everyday examples—from playground rumors to science experiments—this episode unpacks the difference between believing something because ever... What makes something actually true, and why isn't popularity enough to settle the question? Through everyday examples—from playground rumors to science experiments—this episode unpacks the difference between believing something because ever... true or just popular, true or just popular for kids, philosophy for kids, critical thinking, big questions for kids No 3 3 Is It Ever Okay to Break a Rule? full f2389a2f-0e43-46e5-a1d3-58402e170e12 https://notjustbecause.com/shows/not-just-because/not-just-because-philosophy/20260626-is-it-ever-okay-to-break-a-rule Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:11 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 846 Rules keep things safe and fair—but what happens when a rule itself seems unfair, outdated, or even harmful? This episode digs into how to tell the difference between a good rule and a bad one, using real-life examples from playgrounds, cla... Rules keep things safe and fair—but what happens when a rule itself seems unfair, outdated, or even harmful? This episode digs into how to tell the difference between a good rule and a bad one, using real-life examples from playgrounds, cla... is it ever okay to break a rule, it ever okay to break a rule for kids, philosophy for kids, critical thinking, big questions for kids No 2 2 Did You Mean To? Intentions vs. Outcomes full 5e021872-000c-4736-b3f9-f6354b63032f https://notjustbecause.com/shows/not-just-because/not-just-because-philosophy/20260626-did-you-mean-to-intentions-vs-outcomes Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:06 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 761 When we judge whether someone did something good or bad, should we care more about what they meant to do or what actually happened? A surprise birthday party that goes wrong, a soccer goal scored by accident, and a classic thought experimen... When we judge whether someone did something good or bad, should we care more about what they meant to do or what actually happened? A surprise birthday party that goes wrong, a soccer goal scored by accident, and a classic thought experimen... did you mean to intentions vs outcomes, you mean to intentions vs outcomes for kids, do intentions matter more than outcomes when judging whether an action was good or bad, philosophy for kids, critical thinking, big questions for kids No 1 1 Are You Still You? The Puzzle of Changing Over Time full 819cba74-af03-41e7-908c-c9637e016ba3 https://notjustbecause.com/shows/not-just-because/not-just-because-philosophy/20260626-are-you-still-you-the-puzzle-of-changing-over-time Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:01 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 742 If every cell in your body replaces itself, your opinions shift, and your feelings change from year to year, what exactly makes you the same person you were as a toddler? This episode tackles the ancient puzzle of personal identity through ... If every cell in your body replaces itself, your opinions shift, and your feelings change from year to year, what exactly makes you the same person you were as a toddler? This episode tackles the ancient puzzle of personal identity through ... are you still you the puzzle of changing over time, you still you the puzzle of changing over time for kids, what makes someone you over time if your body thoughts and feelings keep changing, philosophy for kids, critical thinking No