Burying Thatcher: why celebrating death is still wrong

Burying Thatcher: why celebrating death is still wrong

[This article originally appeared at The Conversation; feel free to join in the discussion there] Today, a funeral ceremony will take place for former British…

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A Horse is a Horse: Sexism vs. Speciesism

A Horse is a Horse: Sexism vs. Speciesism

‘Year-in-review’ articles are meant to get people talking. Or, fill out column inches during a quiet time of year. Either way, I doubt the Daily…

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I tweet dead people: can the internet help you cheat your maker?

I tweet dead people: can the internet help you cheat your maker?

[Originally published at The Conversation; feel free to join in the discussion there] Can you believe it’s been a year already? I’m sure we all…

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Philosophy under attack: Lawrence Krauss and the new denialism

Philosophy under attack: Lawrence Krauss and the new denialism

[Originally posted at The Conversation; feel free to join in the discussion there] I really shouldn’t let myself watch Q&A. Don’t get me wrong, the…

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Love Thy Neighbour: religious groups should not be exempt from discrimination laws.

Love Thy Neighbour: religious groups should not be exempt from discrimination laws.

[Originally posted at The Conversation - feel free to join in the discussion there] A little over a century ago, our first prime minister told…

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Between Guilt and Innocence: 2Day FM and the Moral Blame Game

Between Guilt and Innocence: 2Day FM and the Moral Blame Game

[This post originally appeared at The Conversation. Feel free to join in the discussion there.] This past weekend, we saw the media – old, new,…

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Conference Announcement: Kierkegaard in the World

Conference Announcement: Kierkegaard in the World

2013 promises to be a banner year in Kierkegaard Studies. It’s SK’s 200th birthday on 5th May, and there’s conferences, seminars and publications planned throughout…

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No, You’re Not Entitled To Your Opinion

No, You’re Not Entitled To Your Opinion

[Originally posted at The Conversation - feel free to join in the discussion there] Every year, I try to do at least two things with…

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Marriage Really Matters, Archbishop? Then Stop Denigrating Mine

Marriage Really Matters, Archbishop? Then Stop Denigrating Mine

[Originally published at The Conversation - feel free to join the discussion in the comments section there.] It’s not often I find myself agreeing with…

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The Ethics of Bravery: Why a Black Saturday ‘Hero’ Lost His Award

The Ethics of Bravery: Why a Black Saturday ‘Hero’ Lost His Award

[Originally published at The Conversation - feel free to join the discussion in the comments section there.] Last week, I received an email with the…

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