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Colours and Consciousness
This post draws on a guest lecture, titled ‘Colours and Consciousness’, delivered to Lancaster University’s Philosophy Society in...

Nick Unwin
Feb 23, 2023
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Advice from university students with disabilities
For university students with disabilities, navigating the challenges of university can be daunting. From finding accessible resources to...

Emma
Feb 6, 2023
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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...

Annie Ashworth
Jan 23, 2023
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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...

Nicolas Marshall
Jan 14, 2023
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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...

Emma
Dec 29, 2022
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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...

Katie Wilson-Ellis
Dec 15, 2022
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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...

Emma
Dec 1, 2022
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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...

Emma
Nov 17, 2022
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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...

Brian Black
Apr 14, 2022
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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,...

Ella
Mar 31, 2022
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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...

Ilana
Mar 17, 2022
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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...

Haaris
Mar 3, 2022
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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...

Alison Stone
Feb 17, 2022
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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...

Emma
Dec 30, 2021
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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...

Emma
Dec 23, 2021
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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...

Sam Clark
Dec 16, 2021
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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...

Ryan Bartle
Dec 9, 2021
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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...

Ellie
Dec 2, 2021
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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...

Neil Manson
Nov 25, 2021
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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...

Emma
Nov 18, 2021
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