Corbyn: Not a Terrorist Sympathiser but Still Questionable
Cobyn may not be a terrorist sympathiser, but he remains entirely unequipped to stand up for a Western liberal world order
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Q&A on the Philosophical Foundations of Psychology with Dr. Sven van de Wetering – Session 1
In this first session, Dr. Sven van de Wetering discusses the foundations of psychology and the main debate surrounding epistemology in the field.
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Does the Big Bang Affirm Atheism?
The timid approach of agnosticism suggests that atheism, the rejection of the necessity of a god, is presumptuous. The Big Bang may say otherwise.
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The Western-Centric Nature of Intersectional Feminism
Intersectional feminists fail Muslim women by valorising difference over shared humanity and overlooking or excusing abuse from their own communities. Many critics of intersectional feminism have accused its activists of not caring about the welfare of Muslim women. This is not straightforwardly true but it is easy to see why they get this impression. In […]
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Conatus News Podcast Episode 12: UK General Election
In this episode Benedict talks with Paige Tracey and Damon Conlan about the UK General Election, problems facing Labour, Theresa May's strategy, and Brexit.
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Liberty, Equality and Security – They Must Stand Together or Fall
Benjamin Franklin said “those that would sacrifice essential liberty for a little temporary security deserve neither liberty nor security.” John Adams echoes that “Those who trade liberty for security have neither.” Many today consider that liberty is a necessary trade off for security. I would go further, and argue that the supposed conflicts between liberty, […]
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Slack-tivism Is Stopping Us From Tackling Terrorism
Honesty, engagement and action in the future, however, no matter how insignificant, could be the difference between successful prevention and further murder
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The Token Ex-Muslim
“There are times when silence becomes an accomplice to injustice.” – Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Infidel Taking the Plunge and Living Authentically I consider myself a lucky ex-Muslim. When I came out to my family about my apostasy, I did not face violence or hatred. I was not ostracised. Certain family members and friends expressed sadness, but […]
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Q&A on Atheism, Women’s Rights, and Human Rights with Marie Alena Castle – Session 2
Marie Alena Castle, Communications Director of Atheists for Human Rights, discusses women's rights in regards to abortion and reproductive health.
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Beyond Liberal Pieties: The Radical Challenge for Journalism
In a time of crisis, journalism cannot just be independent, but must challenge its own assumptions and fundamental beliefs to inspire the necessary change.
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