Tag: "philosophers & philosophy"

The Philosopher King, the Veil & the Mammoth

Jeff Mitchell on the political rise and fall of Luc Ferry.
[Issue 47: August/September 2004: Articles]

Education versus Training

City, Liverpool John Moore, Swansea, Northampton ... once again university philosophy departments across Britain are closing or under threat. Peter Rickman makes the case for universities that educate as well as train.
[Issue 47: August/September 2004: Articles]

The Burden of the History of Philosophy

We’re delighted to announce the birth of a new column by Tim Madigan.
[Issue 45: March/April 2004: Food for Thought]

Ignorance is Bliss

by Joel Marks
[Issue 45: March/April 2004: Moral Moments]

News: March/April 2004

$1 million prize for scholars • Attack of the clones • Philosophy radio hits airwaves • Immanuel Kant bicentenary celebration — News reports by Sue Roberts in London and Lisa Sangoi in New York
[Issue 45: March/April 2004: News]

Richard Wollheim (1923-2003)

by Lisa Sangoi
[Issue 44: January/February 2004: Obituary]

News: January/February 2004

Cloning Clampdown • Sex Selection Ban • Sell Your Own Liver! • Iris Murdoch’s library for sale • Robot Gets Emotional — News reports by Sue Roberts in London and Lisa Sangoi in New York
[Issue 44: January/February 2004: News]

The Gymnasiums of the Mind

Christopher Orlet wanders down literary paths merrily swinging his arms and pondering the happy connection between philosophy and a good brisk walk.
[Issue 44: January/February 2004: Articles]

Richard Taylor Remembered

One of the most colourful and engaging of modern philosophers (and of Philosophy Now contributors) is recalled by Robert Holmes, Barry Gan and Tim Madigan.
[Issue 44: January/February 2004: Articles]

The Contributions of Jeopardy! to Western Philosophy

Ronald Lindsay on a novel, if slightly desperate, way of funding philosophical research.
[Issue 44: January/February 2004: Prose]

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