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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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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Two Men in India Killed by Mob for Stealing “Sacred” Cows
Abu Hanif and another man were set upon by mob of villagers who accused them of stealing cattle. Cows are considered sacred to Hindus.
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Islamist Pleads Guilty to Planned Bomb Attacks in London
19-year-old named Haroon Syed from Hounslow, west London, has pleaded guilty to the charge of making homemade bombs and to the plot to use them.
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An interview with CW Brown – Founder and CEO of Philosophical Atheism, and Executive Director of the Atheist Alliance of America
CW, you are the CEO and Founder of the Philosophical Atheism online community. How did this idea come about? I wanted to create a forum for people to discuss complicated philosophical concepts based in reason, evidence, understanding, and proper argumentation. We also joke, laugh, and educate ourselves as we go. I am excited that it […]
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Q&A on the Philosophy of Economics with Dr. Alexander Douglas – Session 1
Dr. Alexander Douglas specialises in the history of philosophy and the philosophy of economics. He is a faculty member at the University of St. Andrews in the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies. In this series, we will discuss the the philosophy of economics.
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Hypocrisy: The Left Needs to Rebuild Trust
The current obsession with hypocrisy has special significance for the Left. Evolutionary psychology and Moral Foundations Theory shed light on this.
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Putin’s Response to Recent Protests Shows Russia’s Democratic Deficit
On Sunday 26th of March, thousands of Russians took to the streets in order to protest against the great corruption and democratic deficit that exists in the country. Alexei Navalny, a critic of Vladimir Putin’s government and founder of the Russian Anti-Corruption Foundation, posted a video on YouTube last month, asking for an official investigation […]
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Airstrikes in the Middle-East: Increasing “Collateral Damage”
Another day, another airstrike and a mounting death toll in the Middle East. Civilians considered acceptable "collateral damage" is worryingly increasing.
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EU-Turkey relationship status: It’s complicated
Erdogan has slammed 'fascist and cruel' Europe and says Turkey may review ties after powers referendum. The EU-Turkey relationship is getting complicated.
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