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January 2020
What’s the Point of Critique?
The critical method plays a key role in philosophical thought. But is it still relevant or should we embrace different ways of thinking and knowing?
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Peace
What factors promote peace and what actions are justified to achieve it? Join us as we discuss the history, ethics, and politics of peace.
Find out more »The Philosophy of Love (Actually)
This Valentine’s Day, why not overthink relationships? We delve into the philosophy of film and ask what we can learn from Love Actually.
Find out more »Immigration Detention
We explore the philosophy and politics of immigration detention and ask whether the state should be allowed indefinitely detain people who have committed no crime.
Find out more »The Philosophers’ Book Club: Flann O’Brien’s The Third Policeman
From bicycles and wooden legs to dualism and the nature of reality, O’Brien’s absurdist tale is rich with philosophical themes (and footnotes).
Find out more »March 2020
Nature/Nurture
Everyone agrees that nature and nurture are essential ingredients in human development. So why do so many researchers disagree, and what do they disagree about?
Find out more »A Right to a Free Press?
Is there a right to a free press? Why does press freedom matter to democracy? We explore the nature and limits of a free press.
Find out more »The Musical Mind
How deep does music go in human history? What role does it play in our evolution? Is it something we share with other animals?
Find out more »Mary Midgley and Why She Matters
We celebrate philosopher Mary Midgley, whose writing ranges across animal ethics, religion, science, and the natural world.
Find out more »Anti-vaxxers and Other Medical Sceptics
With record numbers of measles cases emerging and declining vaccination rates, we discuss the causes of and cures for this distrust in medical expertise.
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