The Bat of Minerva

How it feels

This is a regional cable talk show filmed in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The host, a philosopher, interviews a wide variety of people about their lives and ideas, always from behind the camera.

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What happens

The Bat of Minerva, a regional cable television show based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, engages people in conversation about their lives and ideas. The late night show is produced and directed by philosopher Peter Shea, who interviews participants from behind the camera. The director describes the show as a place to provoke discussion among adults and obtain pleasure from conceptual conversation. Past guests of the show have included scholars, artists, journalists, and thoughtful people in many different life situations, such as an assistant zookeeper, a historical re-enactor, an attorney, a furniture business owner, and a gardener. The name of the show harkens to Hegel’s observation that “Only when the dusk starts to fall does the owl of Minerva spread its wings and fly.” (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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