Philosophy and politics inspire professor
Political theorist Flinders Professor George Crowder has been made a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. He joins an elite group of […]
Raimond Gaita sits in on discussion of his ideas
A discussion on the work of prominent Australian philosopher Raimond Gaita at Flinders today (July 13) will have a highly expert participant – the philosopher himself.
Medlin and Murdoch: a meeting of minds on paper
Although poles apart geographically and politically, Adelaide’s radical philosopher Brian Medlin and English novelist Iris Murdoch enjoyed a long and lively correspondence.
‘88 documentary shows Flinders links with bicentennial protest
“Let us renew that commitment, our commitment to Australia and Australia’s cause – the cause of freedom, fairness, justice and peace.”
Multiculturalism now part of tradition
Multiculturalism’s portrayal as a threat to liberal democracy is unwarranted.
Moralism, the problem of evil and more
Moralism is a vice masquerading as a virtue, a Flinders philosopher says, while a colleague asserts both atheists and fundamentalists base their views on a misconceived idea of religion.
Hume still enlightening after 300 years
David Hume is among the best known names in Western philosophy, but appreciation of the influential Scottish thinker’s work tends to be fragmented, according to world-renowned Hume scholar Dr Stephen Buckle.