Nick Unwin
Colours and Consciousness
This post draws on a guest lecture, titled ‘Colours and Consciousness’, delivered to Lancaster University’s Philosophy Society in...
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Emma
- Feb 6
Advice from university students with disabilities
For university students with disabilities, navigating the challenges of university can be daunting. From finding accessible resources to...
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Annie Ashworth
- Jan 23
Are NDEs evidence for the separation of the mind and body?
The idea of a near death experience may sound uncomfortable or even questionable to those who have been fortunate enough to avoid coming...
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Nicolas Marshall
- Jan 14
We're All Living in Amerika: A Short Essay
In this essay, I will offer a critique of Kymlicka's approach to minority rights, as this overly liberal approach offers an...
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Emma
- Dec 29, 2022
Year 3 Michaelmas Modules
Let's take some time to celebrate the hard work of Lancaster University’s philosophy lecturers and draw our attention to the merits of...
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Katie Wilson-Ellis
- Dec 15, 2022
The Philosophy of Christmas: Granny, Santa and Presents
As we near the end of the year, Christmas is fast approaching. Soon we’ll be watching Love Actually, opening piles of presents, and...
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Emma
- Dec 1, 2022
John Stuart Mill: Associationism
As a Research Intern for the PPR Department at Lancaster University, I was tasked with the following three responsibilities: 1) research...
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Emma
- Nov 17, 2022
World Philosophy Day: What philosophy means to us!
It is that time of year again! In 2022, World Philosophy Day has fallen on Thursday 17th November. We could not be more grateful for the...
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Brian Black
- Apr 14, 2022
Decolonising Philosophy
I fell in love with philosophy when, as an undergraduate at UC San Diego, I read Plato’s dialogues for the first time. I was intrigued by...
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Ella
- Mar 31, 2022
How to prepare for online exams
With exams fast approaching and the release of the exam timetables I have put together a guide on how to prepare and approach your exams,...
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Ilana
- Mar 17, 2022
The underrepresentation of women in philosophy
Having studied philosophy in both an academic and personal capacity, I find myself somewhat put off the discipline due to the...
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Haaris
- Mar 3, 2022
John Locke, an English philosopher
John Locke is seen to be one of the most influential philosophers in the modern world, so much so that he is recognised as the ‘Father of...
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Alison Stone
- Feb 17, 2022
Frances Power Cobbe and the invention of animal ethics
Until recently women were omitted, indeed systematically excluded, from the history of philosophy, few if any women figuring in the...
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Emma
- Dec 30, 2021
Best introductory philosophy books!
Want to begin exploring philosophy but do not know where to start? Or are you studying philosophy and want to supplement your learning...
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Emma
- Dec 23, 2021
Happy holidays!
As the holiday season begins and we approach the end of the year, we would like to take some time to reflect back on all that has...
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Sam Clark
- Dec 16, 2021
The Philosophy of Welfare
Here are some practical dilemmas: should you have children? What should you do for your children if you do have them? What should our...
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Ryan Bartle
- Dec 9, 2021
Advice on philosophy essay writing for first-year students
Writing your first university philosophy essay can be daunting, especially if you are new to the subject. First-year students are often...
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Ellie
- Dec 2, 2021
Consuming philosophy through mediums other than books!
Philosophy can be a daunting subject to start exploring; classic texts can seem overwhelming to understand. Fear not! Philosophy is more...
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Neil Manson
- Nov 25, 2021
10 kinds of essay you should never write
I’m Neil Manson, and I have been marking philosophy essays for almost 3 decades. Over the years I have noticed that there are different...
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Emma
- Nov 18, 2021
World Philosophy Day: What does philosophy mean to us?
Happy World Philosophy Day, everyone! Today, 18th November 2021, World Philosophy Day is observed. This day is observed on the 3rd...
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