We’ve wanted to do an issue on conspiracy theories for some time. It’s a tricky topic, because direct challenge can lead believers to dig-in deeper instead of reconsidering. Fortunately, some philosophers at the University of Birmingham have created The Philosophy Garden which tackles the subject with explainer animations constructed like modern-day Aesop’s Fables with animal characters. I’ve …
This week, a session on “the problem of evil”. If God is all-powerful, all-knowing and all-good, why is there evil? I ran it last week in our online classes at www.p4he.org (if you have any budding philosophers, give them the code “TPM” and they can try a taster of any of our classes for just £1). The …
This week, a choice of activities that dig into the philosophical potential of bridges. Philosophy of Bridges Last week was a rare one without a bulletin, as I (Tom) was spending some time in North East England after running some INSET there. I’m always bowled over by the beauty and size of the area’s bridges, …
