Isn’it great when science confirms what you have always believed? 😉 #philsky #philosophyforeveryone
A popular and very old argument for the value of philosophy claims that studying philosophy cultivates important intellectual abilities and dispositions. But empirical evidence for that claim has been hard to come by. Until now!
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Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers | Journal of the American Philosophical Association | Cambridge Core
Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers
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July 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Isn’it great when science confirms what you have always believed? 😉 #philsky #philosophyforeveryone
Finally got round to reading this excellent book.
Definitely recommend it to - well, anyone!
#philsky #philosophy
Definitely recommend it to - well, anyone!
#philsky #philosophy
December 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ed Winters interviewed me for his podcast and we spent over 1he covering sentience, why it matters for ethics, how to manage uncertainty, and what to think about the idea of sentient AI. He's good at this - I have to admit the preview image encapsulates me very well. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLPF...
Is AI sentient? Professor breaks down the evidence around AI, plant, fish and insect sentience
YouTube video by Earthling Ed
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April 17, 2026 at 5:46 AM
We have a feed! bsky.app/profile/did:... #philosophyforeveryone
April 6, 2025 at 6:58 AM
We have a feed! bsky.app/profile/did:... #philosophyforeveryone
New Philosophy Smash With Henry video!
The amazing Chiara Brozzo asks: How Do You Know What I'm Doing?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SdS...
@saperep4c.bsky.social @ukri.org
The amazing Chiara Brozzo asks: How Do You Know What I'm Doing?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SdS...
@saperep4c.bsky.social @ukri.org
How do you know what i'm doing?
YouTube video by Philosophy Smash With Henry!
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April 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Happy World #Philosophy Day, everyone & especially my new #philsky friends! #philosophyforeveryone #everydayphilosophy #P4C #edusky
November 21, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Happy World #Philosophy Day, everyone & especially my new #philsky friends! #philosophyforeveryone #everydayphilosophy #P4C #edusky
In June, Kathleen Murphy-Hollies hosted a workshop on conspiracy theory and story telling at the University of Birmingham, featuring five exciting academics working on the topic. Today's post presents a brief summary of each of their talks.
#philsky #philpsy
#philsky #philpsy
Conspiracy Theories and Storytelling
A blog about imperfect cognitions, such as delusional beliefs, distorted memories, confabulatory explanations, and implicit biases.
imperfectcognitions.blogspot.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Our editor in chief was awarded the 2026 BPA prize for Public Communication of Philosophy. Congratulations Lisa! bpa.ac.uk/prizes2026/ #philsky #philosophyforeveryone #philosophymatters
March 27, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Our editor in chief was awarded the 2026 BPA prize for Public Communication of Philosophy. Congratulations Lisa! bpa.ac.uk/prizes2026/ #philsky #philosophyforeveryone #philosophymatters
My 'educational aims' panel from @pesaustralasia.bsky.social is now an episode of ABC Radio National's 'The Philosopher's Zone' airing this week & podcast available now: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... #philsky #edusky
What's the point of education? - ABC listen
Of course, education has a point - but establishing exactly what that point is, can be a surprisingly difficult task. Do we educate children in order to foster autonomy and independent thinking, or to...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Check out the newest philosophy podcast episodes from all over the internet!
#philsky #bioethics #ai #psychsky #edusky
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New Episodes 3/30/25 - 4/5/25
Stay up to date on the newest episodes from all over the internet.
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April 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If you haven’t checked out www.philosophyunleashed.com yet #PhilSky, it is a weekly #Philosophy blog which has posted over 200 pieces aimed at students, to take philosophical thinking beyond the A-level specification and bring philosophy into the everyday world. Spread the word.
Philosophy UNLEASHED
A philosophy blog for students and teachers, freed from the constraints of GCSE and A-level specifications.
www.philosophyunleashed.com
April 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A report on our @triphilosophy.bsky.social funded webinar, Philosophy in the Classroom! Featuring @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social @lauradol4.bsky.social and @htaylorphil.bsky.social #philosophyforeveryone #p4c
Philosophy fortnight is all about promoting philosophy! This week we look at how philosophical methods and resources can be implemented in the classroom with a webinar featuring a panel of passionate University of Birmingham philosophers.
#philsky #philosophymatters
imperfectcognitions....
#philsky #philosophymatters
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June 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
A report on our @triphilosophy.bsky.social funded webinar, Philosophy in the Classroom! Featuring @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social @lauradol4.bsky.social and @htaylorphil.bsky.social #philosophyforeveryone #p4c
If anyone is in #Lancaster and wants to learn about the philosophy of science, I am doing this public philosophy event on "Does science accurately describe reality?". 28th and 29th of May. All welcome, no prior knowledge of philosophy required. Details below: #publicphilosophy #philosophy #philsky
May 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We're new here so we thought we'd take a moment to introduce ourselves!
Don't be shy, scroll through our posts to learn about how we bring philosophy to kids and *why*!
#philosophyforeveryone #philosophy #criticalthinking
Don't be shy, scroll through our posts to learn about how we bring philosophy to kids and *why*!
#philosophyforeveryone #philosophy #criticalthinking
November 24, 2024 at 9:25 PM
We're new here so we thought we'd take a moment to introduce ourselves!
Don't be shy, scroll through our posts to learn about how we bring philosophy to kids and *why*!
#philosophyforeveryone #philosophy #criticalthinking
Don't be shy, scroll through our posts to learn about how we bring philosophy to kids and *why*!
#philosophyforeveryone #philosophy #criticalthinking
Thanks @sallylatham.bsky.social for this great post! #philosophyforeveryone
How do we encourage young people to engage with philosophy? This week, Sally Latham joins us to introduce Fantastic Philosophy, a new childrens show on BBC Teach, exploring philosophical themes and featuring Stephen Fry!
imperfectcognitions....
#philsky
imperfectcognitions....
#philsky
Fantastic Philosophy
A blog about imperfect cognitions, such as delusional beliefs, distorted memories, confabulatory explanations, and implicit biases.
imperfectcognitions.blogspot.com
May 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Thanks @sallylatham.bsky.social for this great post! #philosophyforeveryone
#PhilosophyInTheWild in #Pembrokeshire. Do join us and/or follow the project #philsky @inparenthesis.bsky.social 👇
#PhilosophyInTheWild in glorious Pembrokeshire! #TeamPembs #TeamWales for those of you very sensible people who are in #Pembrokeshire over the Spring & Summer breaks come join me & some rockstar writers, poets & artists as we create some #Midgley magic #philsky #booksky
All dates & booking 👇:
All dates & booking 👇:
April 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This weeks post is by Paolo Bodini at the University of Genoa. He joins us to explore the notion of democratic legitimacy and how democractic processes are inherently underpinned by imperfect cognitions!
imperfectcognitions....
#philsky
imperfectcognitions....
#philsky
Imperfect Cognitions and Democratic Legitimacy
A blog about imperfect cognitions, such as delusional beliefs, distorted memories, confabulatory explanations, and implicit biases.
imperfectcognitions.blogspot.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
May 20, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Is nature art? It sure is beautiful! Discover more with our video, The Pheasant and the Hare: sites.google.com/view/the-phi... #thephilosophygarden #philosophyforeveryone #philsky #edusky
February 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Is nature art? It sure is beautiful! Discover more with our video, The Pheasant and the Hare: sites.google.com/view/the-phi... #thephilosophygarden #philosophyforeveryone #philsky #edusky
Hello new followers! I work on agency in social interactions #epistemicinjustice and design resources for doing philosophy with children and young people #philosophyforeveryone. I have a website with more information and links to papers: lisabortolotti.com
Lisa Bortolotti
Lisa Bortolotti's Philosophy
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May 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Hello new followers! I work on agency in social interactions #epistemicinjustice and design resources for doing philosophy with children and young people #philosophyforeveryone. I have a website with more information and links to papers: lisabortolotti.com
New programme of talks at Winterbourne House and Garden (just voted one of the best botanic gardens in Europe!) with experts sharing fun resources to discuss important philosophical issues! www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/ptr/... free! #philsky #edusky #philosophyforeveryone #thephilosophygarden
December 1, 2024 at 9:49 AM
New programme of talks at Winterbourne House and Garden (just voted one of the best botanic gardens in Europe!) with experts sharing fun resources to discuss important philosophical issues! www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/ptr/... free! #philsky #edusky #philosophyforeveryone #thephilosophygarden
What are the benefits of doing philosophy? So glad to see our contribution (with Anna Ichino and @matteomameli.bsky.social) in a special issue dedicated to philosophy in the public sphere! #philsky #philosophymatters #philosophyforeveryone
January 28, 2026 at 5:29 PM
What are the benefits of doing philosophy? So glad to see our contribution (with Anna Ichino and @matteomameli.bsky.social) in a special issue dedicated to philosophy in the public sphere! #philsky #philosophymatters #philosophyforeveryone
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May 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Great workshop today at Winterbourne! Kathleen Murphy-Hollies used a video from The PhilosophyGarden to explain what #epistemicinjustice is and got everyone talking! #philosophyforeveryone
May 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Great workshop today at Winterbourne! Kathleen Murphy-Hollies used a video from The PhilosophyGarden to explain what #epistemicinjustice is and got everyone talking! #philosophyforeveryone
In Birmingham? Interested in human-robot relations? Join us for a film screening and philosophical discussion this March! www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/ex-ma... #philsky #philosophymatters #philosophyforeveryone
Ex Machina: Film screening and panel discussion - University of Birmingham
Event details
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January 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
In Birmingham? Interested in human-robot relations? Join us for a film screening and philosophical discussion this March! www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/ex-ma... #philsky #philosophymatters #philosophyforeveryone