In this talk, Julian will set out some of the philosophical foundations of identity. He will explain how misunderstanding the true diverse nature of identity causes myriad problems and demonstrate how a proper understanding of identity can help us to avoid them.
Philosophers are experts in critical thinking. In this talk, I'll share with you the essence of how they do it, along with some warnings about when philosophical tools and methods can lead you astray.
Speaking at the University of Dundee Chaplaincy series - One People: Many Philosophies.
The supporter-exclusive online Cafe Philosophique is an hour of conversation on a topic of the attendees' choice. This time I'm asking for suggested topics in advance so people have a time to gather their thoughts in advance.
The last event I am chairing as my tenure as The Royal Institute of Philosophy's Academic Director comes to an end.
I'm taking part in four events at this festival. Day tickets are also available.
Philosopher, journalist and the author of over 20 books Julian Baggini is joined by Joachim Aufderheide, Reader in Philosophy, Kings College London; Vanessa Brassey, co-director of the Centre for Philosophy and Art; Siobhán Jolley, the Ahmanson Fellow in Religion and Art at the National Gallery; and artist Sikelela Owen to debate these questions.
Join me to explore some of the big ideas that connect with and emerge from this week’s news stories. Sit back and enjoy the live conversation or take part as much as you like – this is always a lively and inspiring discussion.
In today’s world truth is disputed, denied, hidden and distorted. The very possibility of objective truth is dismissed, replaced with the idea that things can only be “true for you” or “true for me”. Yet people still go to court or take to streets to defend the truth. Truth still matters, so why can’t we agree on what it is?
Join me to explore some of the big ideas that connect with and emerge from this week’s news stories. Sit back and enjoy the live conversation or take part as much as you like – this is always a lively and inspiring discussion.
Join me to explore some of the big ideas that connect with and emerge from this week’s news stories. Sit back and enjoy the live conversation or take part as much as you like – this is always a lively and inspiring discussion.
In this relaxed salon discussion, Philosopher Julian Baggini and guests Lisa Bortolotti and Rebecca Buxton explore how the exemplary habits and principles of the best philosophers can help us to think better.
