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Paul Feyerabend, Philosopher of Science says “Anything Goes”

April 9, 2014 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

An open society where everyone is permitted to follow their own paths. Image by Janet Cameron

Philosopher Paul Fayerabend believes that stringent rules hinder science; therefore the discipline can only progress if, “Anything Goes!”

Philosopher Mary Midgley: Are You an Illusion?

April 4, 2014 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

Every Organism Has a Life Force. Image by Janet Cameron

94 year-old moral philosopher Mary Midgley recently published a book refuting the materialists, considering instead that human consciousness equates with soul.

Mary Beard on the Silencing of Women’s Voices

March 20, 2014 by Janet Cameron 3 Comments

Mary Beard, Image by Janet Cameron

Mary Beard addresses the continuing struggle of women to be heard and respected in leadership situations and not discounted on account of gender.

The Laughing Philosopher: Democritus of Abdera and the Indivisible Atom

March 20, 2014 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

Democritus believes the atoms of the moon shrink and enter the human eye. Photo by Frank Parker, with permission, all rights reserved.

Ancient philosopher Democritus of Abdera developed and refined the theory of atoms and space; continuing his work despite condemnation by Plato and other philosophers.

The Immortality Project: Can We Survive Death, and Should We Want To?

March 13, 2014 by Janet Cameron 2 Comments

Could gravestones be a thing of the past one day? Image copyright Janet Cameron, all rights reserved.

The Immortality Project promises to explore the different possibilities in regard to living forever. If it’s possible to cheat death, should we want to?

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