Tolstoy’s Contagion Theory of Art
Tolstoy’s Contagion Theory of Art
Just as the food we ought to consume is not necessarily the tastiest, so the art we ought to value is not necessarily th... Read more
7 Mar 2016
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Philosophy Café: 'The Problem of the Criterion: Is Knowledge too Hard or too Easy? Dr Conor McHugh
Philosophy Café: 'The Problem of the Criterion: Is Knowledge too Hard or too Easy? Dr Conor McHugh
'The Problem of the Criterion: Is Knowledge too Hard or too Easy?' We acquire knowledge through methods such as percepti... Read more
18 Dec 2015
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Philosophy café: Mistakes about Motherhood- Fiona Woolard
Philosophy café: Mistakes about Motherhood- Fiona Woolard
Motherhood is revered as a state of almost saintly self-sacrifice. According to the popular picture, a mother is willing... Read more
18 Nov 2015
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28mins
Philosophy café: On Tragedy - Chris Janaway.
Philosophy café: On Tragedy - Chris Janaway.
Dramas and other fictions that portray tragic events are often thought to be the most important and valuable artistic wo... Read more
18 Nov 2015
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34mins
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Philosophy Café - 'Why Be Rational?'
Philosophy Café - 'Why Be Rational?'
Our highly successful Philosophy Café (run in conjunction with the John Hansard Gallery) is now entering its fifth year:... Read more
12 Jun 2015
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Philosophy Café. Jonathan Way - Ethics Without Principles?
Philosophy Café. Jonathan Way - Ethics Without Principles?
Our highly successful Philosophy Café (run in conjunction with the John Hansard Gallery) is now entering its fifth year:... Read more
18 Mar 2015
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24mins
Philosophy Café. Lee Walters - Is Time Travel Possible?
Philosophy Café. Lee Walters - Is Time Travel Possible?
These regular, informal lunchtime discussions are held between 1-2pm and open to all (no booking required). They aim to ... Read more
18 Mar 2015
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Genia Schoenbaumsfeld - Philosophy and the Unconscious
Genia Schoenbaumsfeld - Philosophy and the Unconscious
Philosophy talk given at Southampton City Art Gallery
18 Mar 2015
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39mins
Philosophy Cafe podcast: Are people always selfish?
Philosophy Cafe podcast: Are people always selfish?
The latest in the popular Philosophy cafe series at the John Hansard Gallery saw Dr Alex Gregory talking about self inte... Read more
25 Nov 2014
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Philosophy Café – What is the ‘Mind/Body Problem’? by Dr Genia Schonbaumsfeld
Philosophy Café – What is the ‘Mind/Body Problem’? by Dr Genia Schonbaumsfeld
The philosopher Descartes famously held that the mind is an immaterial, thinking substance entirely distinct from the bo... Read more
3 Jun 2013
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