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

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Let's take some time to celebrate the hard work of Lancaster University’s philosophy lecturers and draw our attention to the merits of...

As we near the end of the year, Christmas is fast approaching. Soon we’ll be watching Love Actually, opening piles of presents, and...

As a Research Intern for the PPR Department at Lancaster University, I was tasked with the following three responsibilities: 1) research...

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...

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...

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,...

Having studied philosophy in both an academic and personal capacity, I find myself somewhat put off the discipline due to the...

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...

Until recently women were omitted, indeed systematically excluded, from the history of philosophy, few if any women figuring in the...

Want to begin exploring philosophy but do not know where to start? Or are you studying philosophy and want to supplement your learning...

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...

Here are some practical dilemmas: should you have children? What should you do for your children if you do have them? What should our...

Writing your first university philosophy essay can be daunting, especially if you are new to the subject. First-year students are often...

Philosophy can be a daunting subject to start exploring; classic texts can seem overwhelming to understand. Fear not! Philosophy is more...

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...

Happy World Philosophy Day, everyone! Today, 18th November 2021, World Philosophy Day is observed. This day is observed on the 3rd...