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Is Morality Real? | Shaun Stanley May 09, 2021

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Should we care whether we cause others suffering? Do we have duties or obligations to others? Shaun Stanley thinks there are no moral reasons for action. Do you think morality is real?

The Danger of Wokeness | Helen Zille May 02, 2021

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Many believe Woke ideology to be a source of positive change in society. Helen Zille thinks otherwise. Could Wokeness be dangerous?

You can find Helen's book, #StayWoke: Go Broke, on Amazon and Takealot.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/StayWoke-Africa-survive-Americas-culture-ebook/dp/B091BB1X23/

Takealot: https://www.takealot.com/staywoke-go-broke/PLID72165371

The Second Sexism | David Benatar Apr 25, 2021

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Are there some areas of life where men are worse off than women? Are these disadvantages always the product of sexism? If we recognize a second sexism against men, what effect would this have on women?

Prof Benatar's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Sexism-Discrimination-Against-Boys-ebook-dp-B007VJU7C4/dp/B007VJU7C4/

Wittgenstein's Poker | David Edmonds Apr 18, 2021

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David Edmonds of Philosophy Bites fame regales us with a fiery story about Ludwig Wittgenstein's only meeting with Karl Popper. David also gives us a behind the scenes tour of the world's best loved philosophy show.

David's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wittgensteins-Poker-Ten-Minute-Argument-Philosophers/dp/0060936649/

Hate Speech and Pornography | Mari Mikkola Apr 11, 2021

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What is hate speech, and what are the limits of free speech? Should pornography be censored in the same way we censor speech?

Mari's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pornography-Philosophical-Introduction-Mari-Mikkola-ebook/dp/B07LFJS6RR/

Animal Welfare | Bob Fischer Apr 04, 2021

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Are some animals more equal than others? Do zoos protect animals or are they solely designed for our amusement? Should we test medicines on animals?

Who should you believe? | Chris Ranalli Mar 28, 2021

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In a polarized world where everyone is certain, who should you believe? Are certain beliefs immoral? And how seriously should we take conspiracy theories?

Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail

Can God Right Past Wrongs? | Sam Lebens Mar 21, 2021

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Would a just God allow us to suffer? Could God rewrite history to remove the bad bits?

Anarchy & Socialism | Mark Lance Mar 14, 2021

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Can we construct a society free of state coercion and inequality? Is there a place for Capitalism in that society?

What is the Value of Philosophy? | Justin Weinberg Mar 07, 2021

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Are there certain questions that should never be asked? Is Philosophy useful? And have philosophers made any progress in answering the BIG questions? Justin's Daily Nous blog: https://dailynous.com/ Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail

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