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The Seventh Seal
Well – we did it: we watched The Seventh Seal in RPE301 (Love, Sex and Death) this Monday. This post is to allow RPE301 students to post their comments – but others are welcome to join in to. Now –…
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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics
Welcome to the course blog for Religion, Philosophy & Ethics at University of Gloucestershire.
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Finham Park School Visit
Well – fresh back from another enjoyable school visit. Today I was just south of Coventry to talk about the Problem of Evil and Ethics (esp Utilitarianism). The group there had lots to say – and it was good to…
Second Life and Philosophy
In recent discussions with some Philosophy and other university teachers – someone mentioned the use of the Second Life – the virtual world – as a possible teaching tool / environment. I know some Universities use Second Life to hold…
Ethics Bites
Now available, on Open2. net, the first of fourteen podcasts on applied ethics, presented by Nigel Warburton. Including interviews with high profile contemporary ethicists, including Peter Singer, Michael Sandel, Thomas Scanlon, Mary Warnock, and Roger ScrutonThis is available FREE on…
Malmesbury School Visit
Another week – another visit. This time I was in Malmesbury, to visit some year 12 and 13 students to talk about applying moral theory to dilemmas. I talked about the Omelas short story, and the Runaway Trolley Car, and…
Shariah Law and the Bishop…
Well – the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, seems to have caused more fuss than he might have anticipated. If you see the papers today – you will see why: What is not clear, really, is what he…
Can Computers Cook?
If thinking about the Philosophy of Mind has made you hungry – see the challenge at www.computercookingcontest.net – which has, I am sure, both culinary and philosophical interest…Dave
Brimsham Green School (Yate) Visit
I am back, fresh from a morning with the Year 13 class (Religious Studies: Philosophy & Ethics) at Brimsham Green School, Yate (nr Bristol!). I hope they have recovered from a barrage of talk from me (3 hours is a…
Barack Obama, the e-mail culture and religious smears
I thought this might interest readers of this blog. You can watch a full report, via PBS, HERE . Now, as you will know Barack Obama is one of the two main competitors for the Democratic nomination for the next…