Philosophy
‘Why not study maths or something?’ The students acing VCE’s oddball subjects
And what exactly is sociology, anyway? We asked some of Victoria’s top students to explain.
- Caroline Schelle
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What if there was a way to measure someone’s contempt? Now there is
This useful tool might save your family Christmas, and possibly the world.
- Julia Baird
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How you vote now comes down to one variable above all
Electoral allegiances have changed so much, poll watchers have had to come up with new names for political brands. So, do you vote GAL or TAN?
- Ross Gittins
Why the Banksy of the philosophy world wants to stop you having babies
No one knows what David Benatar looks like, but his anti-natalist philosophy prompts strong reactions as does his argument that boys and men also are victims of sexism.
- Andrew Taylor
Pop star, philosopher, poet: Taylor Swift is shaking up how we think
The singer’s great works have many similarities with the most revered thinkers and authors in history, becoming a fixture of courses at Australia’s top universities in the process.
- Jordan Baker
An Auschwitz survivor, an Aussie newsletter, an Irish poet: How I found hope in 2023
In times like these, poets and philosophers provide better reason for ‘stubborn optimism’ than politicians.
- David Leser
Your survival guide to office parties, snippy colleagues and major suck-ups
Ancient wisdom for managing the work silly season? You bet. Follow these rules to get through the summer unscathed (and generally improve your lot at work).
- Annie Lawson
The ex-priest who helped settle a 30-year Sydney University feud
Former priest John Burnheim led the “radicals” at Sydney University when war broke out in the philosophy department.
- Paul Crittenden
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‘New nihilism’: How Gen Z is embracing a life of futility and meaninglessness
Rather than joining a push towards individualist thinking that’s always asking, “What’s in it for me?“, Gen Z are taking the opportunity to challenge the status quo altogether.
- Wendy Syfret
Socrates railed against the advent of writing – AI might have terrified him
From Socrates believing writing would bring about mass forgetfulness and ignorance, to the Catholic Church warning against the printing press, humanity’s great strides have always had their detractors.
- John Weldon
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