philosophy

Review: Philosophy at the Open University

What is it like to study philosophy with the OU?

May 29 •

What's the best argument for God?

Did it persuade you?

May 13 •

Where do words come from?

Sometimes I look, but I can't find them.

Apr 20 •

Arguments about Race

Is it possible to argue freely about race?

Feb 28 •

Are soldiers to blame for wars?

Wars are started by princes and fought by soldiers but who is to blame?

Jan 5 •

Philosophy without God

How would philosophy be different if we didn't start from God?

Dec 28, 2024 •

What was The God Delusion about?

And why does it make people so angry?

Dec 24, 2024 •

Imagine you are in terrible pain and you are dying. How would you choose to die?

Nov 28, 2024 •

Using ritual to find meaning

Rituals make transitions easier to process.

Oct 17, 2024 •

How to write a philosophy essay

If you are writing a philosophy essay for a college assignment, you mind find these tips handy.

Oct 2, 2024 •

Old Philosophy vs New Philosophy

Why do philosophy classes always start with ancient philosophers?

Sep 26, 2024 •

What I have learned at the Open University

I'm four years into a degree in the humanities. What have I learned so far?

Aug 18, 2024 •

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