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- A nice Philosophy of Mind summary
- The power of categorical logic
- What exactly is the scientific method and why do so many people get it wrong?
- Paralympic athletes faster than olympic athletes — what does this tell us about difference?
- Logic: if + then = why? How can we understand the power of logic?
- How do we ensure we are exposed to new ideas? A parody with bite.
- A Life of Meaning (Reason Not Required) – What is the nature of our relationship with reason?
- Can you name this cognitive bias?
- By what measures can we value human life?
- Teaching philosophy improves standardised scores
- Are we in control of our own decisions?
- Neuroscience and education: myths and messages
- Free will is not as free as we think – and that’s ok.
- Where’s the Proof in Pseudoscience?
- Science in the lead?
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- Basic Moral Orientations
- Don't Believe Everything That You Think
- Vilayanur Ramachandran: A journey to the center of your mind
- Utilitarianism
- Critical Thinking beautifully explained
- Correlation Does Not Imply Causation
- Tackling the Problem of Free Will
- When media become dispensers of justice
- The Language of Science
- Continental bid to remove veil in the face of Islamic extremism
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RSA Animate
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- Why print money when we can print wealth?
- Building a resilient health and care system
- We'll always have Paris?
- Experimentation and equity in global cities
- Technology-enabled deliberative democracy
- Healthier placemaking
- Creating a sovereign wealth fund in Wolverhampton
- Economic recovery and climate action
Scientific American – Mind and Brain
- Kindness Can Have Unexpectedly Positive Consequences
- It's the Bass That Makes Us Boogie
- Subliminal Cues, Precisely Timed, Might Help People Forget Bad Experiences
- Severe COVID May Cause Brain Changes Similar to Aging
- Autism Treatment Shifts Away from 'Fixing' the Condition
- Fatherhood Changes Men's Brain, according to Before-and-After MRI Scans
- Many People with Bipolar Disorder Use Cannabis. It May Sometimes Help
- Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy--And Simple Ways to Fix It
- People Shopping for 'Meaning' Buy Cheaper Goods
- Pregnancy Changes the Brain, Possibly Promoting Bonding with a Baby
TED talks
- 5 hiring tips every company (and job seeker) should know | Nithya Vaduganathan
- Can the metaverse bring us closer to wildlife? | Gautam Shah
- The billion-dollar pollution solution humanity needs right now | Stacy Kauk
- Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre
- How great leaders take on uncertainty | Anjali Sud and Stephanie Mehta
- How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity | Valérie Courtois
- How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
- Demystifying the wild world of crypto | Laura Shin
- How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels | Tessa Khan
- A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava
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Ethical Egoism
Series by Lawrence M Hinman EthicalEgoism (ppt)
Relativism
Series by Lawrence M Hinman Relativism (ppt)
Religion and Ethics
Series by Lawrence M Hinman Religion and Ethics (ppt)
Justice
Series by Lawrence M Hinman justice (ppt)
Utilitarianism
Series by Lawrence M Hinman Utilitarianism (ppt)
The Kantian Heritage
Series by Lawrence M Hinman The Kantian Heritage (ppt)
Kant and Respect
Series by Lawrence M Hinman Kant and Respect (ppt)
Basic Moral Orientations
Series by Lawrence M Hinman Basic Moral Orientations (ppt)
Philosophy of Science
Podcast from Radio National’s ‘The Philosopher’s Zone’. All about Philosophy of Science. About 18 Mb. Philosophers Zone – Philosophy of Science (mp3)
John Cleese on the good bits of philosophy
Why philosophy is important in a few audio files – usually less than one minute long. Enjoy! Track 1: What is it that philosophers do? (0:55) Track 2: Living the ideal of a scientific life (0:42) Track 3: Living the ideal … Continue reading
Philosophy of Religion – Unit Exam
Paper used to assess the three PAR criteria at the completion of a Philosophy of Religion unit. Answers attached at end. Item 8 – Unit Exam (Uploaded by Paul Stronach.)
Philosophy of Religion Essay Assignment
This piece passed through Panel unscathed, so presumably safe to use. Requires students to explain and critique one of the established philosophical arguments for or against the existence of God. Item 7 – Research Essay (Uploaded by Paul Stronach.) … Continue reading
Philosophy of Religion – Teleological Argument
A brief explanation of the teleological argument. The text references made in the presentation refer to Horner & Westacott ‘Thinking Through Philosophy’ (2001, Cambridge). Teleological Argument explanation (ppt)
Philosophy of Religion – Cosmological Argument
A brief explanation of the cosmological argument. Cosmological Argument explanation (ppt) (Uploaded by Paul Stronach.)
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Censorship II
A second chuckle from Bill Leak at the time of the Bill Henson photographic ‘pornography or art’ affair …
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Censorship cartoon I
Bill Leak’s (cartoonist with The Australian) take on PM Kevin Rudd’s reaction to Bill Henson’s photographs. This (and the following cartoon) were used as an ‘ice-breaker’ into the topic of freedom of expression (Social & Political Philosophy – John Stuart … Continue reading
Philosophy of Religion – Richard Dawkins’ rejection of the argument from design
This is a brief summary of Dawkins’ argument as presented his book, ‘The God Delusion’ (2006). The passage was scripted as a model answer to the final question posed in my ‘Teleological Argument’ powerpoint (obtainable from the Powerpoint folder). Objections … Continue reading
Philosophy of Religion – Problem of Suffering
Worksheet which requires students to complete reading on topic from the Horner & Westacott ‘Thinking Through Philosophy’ (2001) text with answers attached. The Problem of Suffering worksheet
Blasphemy and Public Policy
Lord Ram and the Hindu religious beliefs that are tested by recent scientific discoveries. Scanned newspaper article. Check the public outrage. Good for philosophy of religion and social philosophy.
How to properly use Ad Hominem attacks
An article from Scientific American about the use and misuse of this fallacy of reasoning. Scientific American (May 2008) Character Attacks: How to Properly Apply the Ad Hominem A new theory parses fair from unfair uses of personal criticism in … Continue reading
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