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AI and the Digital: On Ways of Being

TODAY: Mon., Oct. 6 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK

"AI and the Digital: On Ways of Being"

James Bridle and Audrey Borowski on how natural systems reveal their complexity and knowledge as new technologies threaten to cause their extinction. #Philosophy

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Punishment and Forgiveness What does it mean to truly forgive and when is it morally right to do so? In this essay, Luke Russell examines the remarkable case of Abdirashid Abdi, a refugee who forgave his attacker and advocated ...

Sunday read:
"Punishment and Forgiveness"
Luke Russell on what it means to truly forgive (vs excuse) somebody. Can forgiveness coexist with punishment, does compassion carry risks, and what's the victim's role in shaping the moral landscape?
#Philosophy
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05.10.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
On Sex Beyond "Yes": Quill R Kukla in conversation with Manon Garcia
YouTube video by The Philosopher On Sex Beyond "Yes": Quill R Kukla in conversation with Manon Garcia

ICYMI: "On Sex Beyond 'Yes'"

Quill R Kukla on what philosophy has to say about sexual ethics, cultural norms, inequalities and misogyny in society, and agency vs autonomy.
#Philosophy

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mT1...

04.10.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI and the Digital: On Ways of Being

Join us Mon. Oct. 6 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK for

James Bridle, author of "Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search Planetary Intelligence," in discussion with Audrey Borowski.

Don't miss it! Register below free or by donation!
#Philosophy
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AI and the Digital: On Ways of Being

"AI and the DIgital: On Ways of Being"

Join us as James Bridle and Audrey Borowski explore how natural systems reveal their complexity and knowledge just as new technologies threaten to cause their extinction.
#Philosophy

Mon. Oct. 6 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK
www.thephilosopher1923.org/events/ai-an...

01.10.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Select tickets – "On Sex Beyond Yes": Quill R Kukla in conversation with Manon Garcia – Zoom "On Sex Beyond Yes": Quill R Kukla in conversation with Manon Garcia – Zoom, Mon 29 Sep 2025 - Every discussion of sexual ethics revolves around consent, but is this notion enough to help us understan...

TODAY: Mon. Sept. 29 - 2pm ET / 7pm UK

"On Sex Beyond 'Yes'"

Quill R Kukla argues that the idea that consent is the gatekeeper between the realms of good and bad sex does not give us the tools we need to navigate pleasure and intimacy.
#Philosophy

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Marx's Capital: A conversation with Paul North Paul North presents Marx's Capital as a dynamic, multi-genre work that blends economics, philosophy, and satire, along with tools from German idealism and political critique. Marx’s first volume lays ...

Sunday read:
"Marx's Capital: A Conversation with Paul North"

Marx challenges capitalism's apparent inevitability, offering a framework to see capitalism's operations and imagine its undoing.

#Philosophy
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28.09.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Does the left have a problem with political violence?": Alexis Papazoglou and Jacob Abolafia
YouTube video by The Philosopher "Does the left have a problem with political violence?": Alexis Papazoglou and Jacob Abolafia

ICYMI: "Does the Left Have a Problem with Political Violence?"
Alexis Papazoglou with Jacob Abolafia on political violence, emancipatory politics, continuing the work started by George Orwell, and the uses and abuses of Frantz Fanon's thinking.
#Philosophy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OIg...

26.09.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Select tickets – "On Sex Beyond Yes": Quill R Kukla in conversation with Manon Garcia – Zoom "On Sex Beyond Yes": Quill R Kukla in conversation with Manon Garcia – Zoom, Mon 29 Sep 2025 - Every discussion of sexual ethics revolves around consent, but is this notion enough to help us understan...

Join us Mon. Sept. 29th - 2pm ET / 7pm UK

"On Sex Beyond 'Yes'"

Quill R Kukla in conversation with Manon Garcia on consent as an inadequate tool to help us negotiate the complexities of intimacy, and on reframing the communication we need.
#Philosophy
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25.09.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
"On Nature's Free Gifts": Alyssa Battistoni with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia
YouTube video by The Philosopher "On Nature's Free Gifts": Alyssa Battistoni with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia

ICYMI: "On Nature's Free Gifts"

Alyssa Battistoni's discussion with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia on the limits and social costs of capitalism, the socialization of nature, and freedom in a post-capitalist future.

Please like and subscribe on our YouTube channel!
#Philosophy

25.09.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ask The Philosopher James Andow, Maryam Aghdami, and Michael Bavidge

TODAY: "Ask the Philosopher"
Wed., Sept. 24th at 1pm ET / 6pm UK
#Philosophy
Join us for a fun, informal philosophical chat with members of our Editorial Team. Email questions in advance (thephilosopher1923@gmail.com), and register here:
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On Philosophy - Fall 2025
Free via Zoom - 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except Oct. 27th is 3pm ET)
Sept 15 - On Nature's Free Gifts - Alyssa Battistoni with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia
Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 15  - The Philosopher and the News - Alexis Papazoglou and guests
Sept. 28 - On Sex Beyond "Yes" - Quill Kukla with Manon Garcia
Oct. 8 - AI and the Digital - James Bridle with Audrey Borowski 
Oct. 20 - AI and the Digital - Louise Amoore with Audrey Borowski
Oct. 27 - On the Marginalisation of Women in Philosophy and Science - Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock and Jennifer Park with Peter West
Nov. 3 - AI and the Digital: Resisting AI - Dan McQuillan with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia
Nov. 10 - On Breathing - Jamieson Webster with Nica Siegel
Nov. 24 - TBD
Dec. 1 - Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning - Kathleen Higgins with Kate Warlow-Corcoran
Dec. 8 - On Radical Romanticism - Mark Cladis with Jonathon Kahn
Information and registration at thephilosopher1923.org/events

On Philosophy - Fall 2025 Free via Zoom - 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except Oct. 27th is 3pm ET) Sept 15 - On Nature's Free Gifts - Alyssa Battistoni with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 - The Philosopher and the News - Alexis Papazoglou and guests Sept. 28 - On Sex Beyond "Yes" - Quill Kukla with Manon Garcia Oct. 8 - AI and the Digital - James Bridle with Audrey Borowski Oct. 20 - AI and the Digital - Louise Amoore with Audrey Borowski Oct. 27 - On the Marginalisation of Women in Philosophy and Science - Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock and Jennifer Park with Peter West Nov. 3 - AI and the Digital: Resisting AI - Dan McQuillan with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia Nov. 10 - On Breathing - Jamieson Webster with Nica Siegel Nov. 24 - TBD Dec. 1 - Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning - Kathleen Higgins with Kate Warlow-Corcoran Dec. 8 - On Radical Romanticism - Mark Cladis with Jonathon Kahn Information and registration at thephilosopher1923.org/events

Announcing: On Philosophy, Fall 2025!!
All events are free, Mondays at 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except Oct. 27th at 3pm ET)
featuring Alyssa Battistoni, Quill Kukla, James Bridle, Louise Amoore, Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, Jennifer Park, Dan McQuillan, and so many more!
#Philosophy #PhilEvents

22.09.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When is political violence justified, if ever?
What alternatives are there when democratic politics and non-violent resistance fail?
Is the appeal to violence restricting the left's political vision?
#Philosophy

Join us Mon. Sept. 22, 2pm ET / 7pm UK
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22.09.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Philosopher & the News

Tonight! Does the left have a political violence problem?

Register below, as always in partnership with the philosopher
@philosopher1923.bsky.social

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22.09.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Housecraft In Home Work: Essays on Love & Housekeeping, Helen Hayward questions society’s dismissal of domestic work as trivial. Once determined to avoid her mother’s domestic life, she eventually chose to take ...

Sunday read:
"On Housecraft"
Emma Wilkins reviews "Home Work" by Helen Hayward. Society dismisses domestic work as trivial, bt it can be deeply meaningful. Wilkins explores why some jobs are elevated and others overlooked.
#Philosophy
www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/on-hous...

21.09.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Machine learning algorithms are transforming the ethics and politics of contemporary society. Join Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Audrey Borowski in conversation with @amoorelouise.bsky.social from @leverhulmecal.bsky.social Register now πŸ‘‰ www.thephilosopher1923.org/events/ai-an...

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Ask The Philosopher James Andow, Maryam Aghdami, and Michael Bavidge

Join us Wed. Sept. 24 - 1pm ET / 6pm UK for
Ask the Philosopher
with James Andow, Maryam Aghdami, and Michael Bavidge
Submit your questions in advance, and we'll try our best to offer some engaging responses!
#Philosophy
More info and regristration here: www.thephilosopher1923.org/groups-class...

18.09.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A poster with fall colours and some fallen leaves down the right side. The text reads: On Philosophy - Fall 2025
Free via Zoom - 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except Oct. 27th is 3pm ET)
Sept 15 - On Nature's Free Gifts - Alyssa Battistoni with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia
Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 15  - The Philosopher and the News - Alexis Papazoglou and guests
Sept. 28 - On Sex Beyond "Yes" - Quill Kukla with Manon Garcia
Oct. 8 - AI and the Digital - James Bridle with Audrey Borowski 
Oct. 20 - AI and the Digital - Louise Amoore with Audrey Borowski
Oct. 27 - On the Marginalisation of Women in Philosophy and Science - Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock and Jennifer Park with Peter West
Nov. 3 - AI and the Digital: Resisting AI - Dan McQuillan with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia
Nov. 10 - On Breathing - Jamieson Webster with Nica Siegel
Nov. 24 - TBD
Dec. 1 - Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning - Kathleen Higgins with Kate Warlow-Corcoran
Dec. 8 - On Radical Romanticism - Mark Cladis with Jonathon Kahn
Information and registration at thephilosopher1923.org/events

A poster with fall colours and some fallen leaves down the right side. The text reads: On Philosophy - Fall 2025 Free via Zoom - 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except Oct. 27th is 3pm ET) Sept 15 - On Nature's Free Gifts - Alyssa Battistoni with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 - The Philosopher and the News - Alexis Papazoglou and guests Sept. 28 - On Sex Beyond "Yes" - Quill Kukla with Manon Garcia Oct. 8 - AI and the Digital - James Bridle with Audrey Borowski Oct. 20 - AI and the Digital - Louise Amoore with Audrey Borowski Oct. 27 - On the Marginalisation of Women in Philosophy and Science - Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock and Jennifer Park with Peter West Nov. 3 - AI and the Digital: Resisting AI - Dan McQuillan with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia Nov. 10 - On Breathing - Jamieson Webster with Nica Siegel Nov. 24 - TBD Dec. 1 - Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning - Kathleen Higgins with Kate Warlow-Corcoran Dec. 8 - On Radical Romanticism - Mark Cladis with Jonathon Kahn Information and registration at thephilosopher1923.org/events

Announcing: On Philosophy, Fall 2025!!
All events are free, Mondays at 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except Oct. 27th at 3pm ET)
featuring Alyssa Battistoni, Quill Kukla, James Bridle, Louise Amoore, Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, Jennifer Park, Dan McQuillan, and so many more!
#Philosophy #PhilEvents

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Good to know!

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On the Marginalisation of Women in Philosophy and Science

Sign up for an event I'm chairing with The Philosopher, On the Marginalisation of Women in Philosophy and Science, here:

www.thephilosopher1923.org/events/on-th...

Speakers include Dame Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, and Jennifer Park.

15.09.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

They appear to be the same link. (?)

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On Nature's Free Gifts

Join us tomorrow, Mon. Sep. 15, (2pm ET / 7pm UK), as Alyssa Battistoni kicks off our fall "On Philosophy" event series with "On Nature's Free Gifts"

Why do some things have value under capitalism and others do not?? How can we live freely while valuing nature?
#Philosophy

Register here:

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Bergson and Intuitive Knowledge Alan Shepherd examines Bergson’s view of intuition as a key to metaphysical knowledge. Unlike Kant, Bergson believes we can directly access reality through our experience of time, or β€œduration.” Intui...

Your Sunday read:
"Bergson and Intuitive Knowledge"

Alan Shepherd examines Henri Bergson's view of intuition as a key to metaphysical knowledge, revealing a creative, loving force behind life and offering deep, spiritual truths.
#Philosophy

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Looking forward to discussing this next week with @alybatt.bsky.social !
Mon 15 Sep 2025 7PM BST / 2PM ET / 11AM PT
Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...

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Registration – Ask the Philosopher – Zoom Ask the Philosopher – Zoom, Wed 24 Sep 2025 - Overview: Why am I here? Am I free? Do I have a soul? What is the difference between right and wrong? How do I know things about myself and the world arou...

The first Fall session of Ask the Philosopher is coming up on Tuesday, September 24th at 1pm ET/6pm UK

Public registration opens on Sept. 16th, but if you support our Patreon, you can register in advance right now!
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13.09.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Select tickets – "On Nature's Free Gifts": Alyssa Battistoni in conversation with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia – Zoom "On Nature's Free Gifts": Alyssa Battistoni in conversation with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia – Zoom, Mon 15 Sep 2025 - Capitalism is typically treated as a force for relentless commodification. Yet it con...

Join us Mon. Sept. 15, 7pm UK / 2pm ET
"On Nature's Free Gifts"
Alyssa Battistoni in conversation with AndrΓ©s Saenz de Sicilia
explores capitalism's persistent failure to value nature and invites us to imagine how we might live freely valuing nature's gifts.
#Philosophy

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The Philosopher & The News | Listen Now | Podcast In this new podcast, Alexis Papazoglou will be interviewing some of the world's most interesting philosophers. Together, they will bring to the surface the philosophy hidden behind the biggest news st...

Sunday Sounds
"The Moral Paradox of Regime Change in Iran"

Listen to Patrick Hassan and Hossein Dabbagh discuss if a country can ever really be freed from an oppressive government through violent intervention from an external power.
#Philosophy
www.thephilosopher1923.org/podcast/epis...

07.09.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ask the Philosopher returns for the fall schedule!!

Join us on these Wednesdays:
September 24
October 22
November 19, and
December 17

Get some answers to your most pressing philosophical questions!

#philosophy

04.09.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Philosopher & The News | Listen Now | Podcast In this new podcast, Alexis Papazoglou will be interviewing some of the world's most interesting philosophers. Together, they will bring to the surface the philosophy hidden behind the biggest news st...

TP&TN podcast: "The Moral Paradox of Regime Change in Iran"

Alexis Papazoglou with Hossein Dabbagh and Patrick Hassan:

Can a country ever really be freed from an oppressive government through the violent intervention of an external power?
#Philosophy

11.08.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Philosopher & The News | Listen Now | Podcast In this new podcast, Alexis Papazoglou will be interviewing some of the world's most interesting philosophers. Together, they will bring to the surface the philosophy hidden behind the biggest news st...

TP&TN podcast:
"Trump vs Musk: A rift in the MAGA alliance"
Alexis Papazoglou talks with Yascha Mounk about the two galaxy-sized egos who tried to work together as well as a deeper ideological tension between Silicon Valley and Steve Bannon.
#Philosophy #Politics

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