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Thought experiment 10: The Trolley Problem The moral dilemma that broke free of academic discourse and became a runaway meme.

The latest column in my @newstatesman.com thought experiment series. Well, it had to roll up at some point. www.newstatesman.com/ideas/2025/0...

The wonderful young philosophers at Dovedale Primary School — here is Florence, delivering her presentation for the Young Philosophers Training Programme Junior Bronze Award. Found out more about the YPT here: thethinkerhub.com/young-philos... #philosophyinschools #p4c

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The Thinker Philosophy Roadshow is up and running for the summer term, visiting schools, colleges and festivals! More info here: thethinkerhub.com/philosophy-r... #philosophy #publicphilosophy #p4c

We have a list! bsky.app/profile/did:... suggestions welcome

I’d like to be included, if possible!

The wonderful philosophers at St. Hilda’s CE High School in Liverpool with certificates and books, after completing the Royal Institute of Philosophy introductory course. Well done all involved! 👏🏻

Excited to be delivering a pilot programme at Maricourt Catholic High School today for Y12 using philosophical dialogue to assist in decision making about careers. The programme consists of 1-1 meetings and group enquiry sessions. Feedback today 👍More info here: thethinkerhub.com/careers-path...

Open Minds @ Liverpool Central Library A series of five, weekly Open Minds sessions starts at Liverpool Central Library from Wednesday 15th January. Since January 2023, Open Minds attendees have been meeting, over tea and coffee, to discu...

A new series of Open Minds discussion sessions starts at Liverpool Central Library on Jan 15th, kindly supported by The Royal Institute of Philosophy. If you would like to explore big questions in a friendly, supportive environment, book a place: thethinkerhub.com/event-bookin...

BBC Two - Cunk on Life Cunk returns for a one-off special to examine life and existence. Starring Diane Morgan.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... I wonder which philosophers and theologians are interviewed. Can’t wait!

A festive brunch at Memo’s restaurant with members of the Monday morning Open Minds group 🎄 Hard to believe this group started 2 years ago, first at The Reader, then Strawberry Fields, Allerton Library, now at Thinkers HQ on Rose Lane. Visit www.thethinkerhub.com for info on our sessions for 2025!

Open Minds @ Liverpool Central Library A series of five, weekly Open Minds sessions starts at Liverpool Central Library from Wednesday 15th January. Since January 2023, Open Minds attendees have been meeting, over tea and coffee, to discu...

A new series of Open Minds discussion sessions starts at Liverpool Central Library on Jan 15th, kindly supported by The Royal Institute of Philosophy. If you would like to explore big questions in a friendly, supportive environment, book a place: thethinkerhub.com/event-bookin...

The Thinker CIC is currently working with the @thepandemicinst.bsky.social on the formation and running of a public steering group, and will be facilitating discussion on issues surrounding pandemics, during group meetings. @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social @liverpoolcvs.bsky.social

Last week we lead a philosophical tour of Liverpool for 38 Y10/Y11 GCSE RE students from Wellington School in Timperley. The packed day included visits to The World Museum, The Walker Art Gallery, and both the Met and Anglican cathedrals. Ethics, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Religion - lots to discuss!

A great Open Minds community philosophy session this morning, focussing on the philosophy of disability. We used @tomshakespeare.bsky.social video on the social model of disability as a stimulus. Lots of personal connections during discussion. Mondays 10:15-11:15 @ Thinker HQ www.thethinkerhub.com

MuMufication - The Peoples Pyramid What is MuMufication? MuMufication is a new form of memorialisation, a funeral ceremony for like-minded people irrespective of creed or background. MuMufication is the act of having a small portion of...

For the interested: www.thepeoplespyramid.org/about/

At the People’s Day of Death 2024, hosting the Wheel of Death and facilitating philosophical conversations about the inevitable. It was a privilege to talk with people from different backgrounds, many of whom had a deeply personal connection to the questions explored. @theklfrs.bsky.social

Students at Holy Cross College, Bury have completed The Royal Institute of Philosophyintroduction to philosophy course. Well done all! 👏🏻

A fantastic two days delivering #P4C training to BA Education students at Edge Hill University

A real pleasure to spend #WorldPhilosophyDay at Edge Hill University, delivering a full day of #P4C training to BA Education students. Back for more tomorrow!

Happy World Philosophy Day! Cheers to all of those champions of philosophy around the world for all of the good work being done; with shoulders to the wheel, progress is possible! #worldphilosophyday www.thethinkerhub.com

Students at Carmel College, St Helens, have completed the Royal Institute of Philosophy introductory course — six sessions, covering a range of topics. well done! #philosophy #philosophyinschools #worldphilosophyday

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