What I have learned at the Open University
August
2024
I’m four years into a degree in the humanities. What have I learned so far? Continue reading
Tag Archives: philosophy
What are philosophers for?
May
2024
Do philosophers make any difference to the way we live our lives? Continue reading
The Black and White Room
May
2024
Mary is a neuroscientist and she lives in a black-and-white room. Continue reading
How to Die
March
2024
What need is there to weep over parts of life? The whole of it calls for tears. Continue reading
Who should own all the nice things?
November
2023
Aristotle asked, “Who should have the best flutes?” Continue reading
Who should have the best flutes?
November
2023
The purpose of a flute is to make beautiful music. Who should own them? Continue reading
What’s so funny about philosophy?
November
2023
Does philosophy actually make anything better? Continue reading
Those are my tomatoes!
November
2023
John Rawls got it wrong. I deserve the rewards of my hard work. Continue reading
But do I really know?
October
2023
Is that a sheep I see on the hill? Continue reading
Arguments for God
October
2023
Who, I wonder, is persuaded by philosophical arguments for God. Continue reading