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Danger in toxic discourse

Q: DO we take our democracy for granted? TWO weeks ago I noticed a billboard advertisement not far from where I live.

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Anarchy is a law unto itself

Q: IS there a political obligation to obey the law? EVENTS in England this past week bring to mind that old starting point of political philosophy: the state of nature. This is the hypothetical condition of humanity before the establishment … Continue reading

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Religion is not a state obligation

Q: SHOULD the federal government be funding school chaplains in state schools? Ask the Philosopher Column by Tim Soutphommasane in The Australian August 20, 2011 religion-is-not-a-state-obligation (pdf) (Uploaded by Katherine Cheng.)

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Philosophy Rationale

Uploaded by Richard Tweedie.

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Dilbert Confirmation Bias

Fallacies of reasoning confirmation bias.

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Humanist Society of Queensland presentation

HSQ HSQ presentation (pptx)

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Victorian Philosophy Syllabus

As delivered to Victorian schools

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Molyneux’s problem solved?

In 1688, an Irish polymath named William Molyneux wrote the English philosopher John Locke a letter in which he posed a vexing question: Could a blind person, upon suddenly gaining the ability to see, recognize an object by sight that … Continue reading

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Teaching the Nature of Science

Three Critical Questions By Randy L. Bell, Ph.D. Teaching the Nature of Science

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Sweet & sour: Junior Master Chefs

Philosopher column in the Weekend Australian poses questions about this popular show. What is the fine line between not mollycoddling children vs exposing them unecessarily to pressure? Consumerism, social psychology & philosophy, rights & obligations of adults to children. Can … Continue reading

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Numbers and Language

Do we need language to understand the basics of numbers? Mind, Science. TOK. Numbers and Language (pdf)

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Indian High Court Rules Astrology is a Science

MUMBAI: Astrology has been debunked by most world scientists including India’s renowned physicist Prof. Yash Pal. However, it is “science” in India. Philosophy of religion, philosophy of science,TOK, appeal to tradition, logical fallacies, reasoning. Astrology is a science_ Bombay HC … Continue reading

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Decartes Evil Demon

Power point & questions for grade 10 students. Metaphysics, are you a brain in a vat? Overview of Descartes’ evil demon hypothesis (ppt) Comprehension and understanding questions (doc) Descartes and the Evil Demon answers (doc) (Uploaded by Diane Butler.)

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Theory of Knowledge – Sense Perception

Teaching the Nature of Science.pdf  

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Evolution comic

One of the best and most easily understood introductions to evolution around. Philosophy of science. Evolution comic (pdf)

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The Role of Men in the Modern World

News article about how modern men shape up to their ancient counterparts. Social and political philosophy. Human nature. The Role of Men in the Modern World (pdf)

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More Dilbert magic – Argumentation

Deductive logic, argument, argumentation.

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Paid to not reproduce

FEMALE drug addicts in Wales could soon be offered money to use contraceptive implants to stop them falling pregnant. Political and social philosophy. TOK. Paid not to reproduce (pdf)

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To think critically means to agree with me! Clarity makes people angry…

Hysterical Dilbert cartoon. Critical thinking, argument, argumentation.

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The Tools of Critical Thinking

Ocham’s Razor episode with Peter Ellerton on Inductive and Deductive Reasoning and courses in schools. Critical thinking. Ockhams Razor – Ellerton (mp3)

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