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Running with Zombies

Zombies have a large part to play in philosophy. I don’t just mean as academics and lecturers -although that is also true (especially when tenure is involved). What I mean is that the concept of a zombie provides a starting point for some pretty interesting philosophical discussion. Let me explain. If I were to ask you [...]

Today's Article From The Philosophers' Magazine

Ideas of the century: Semicompatibilism (12/50)

By TPM

John Martin Fischer on another of the century's best ideas to date

Asides

• New Blogger || By Jeremy Stangroom
  Talking Philosophy has a new blogger. Benjamin S Nelson is a researcher in philosophy whose primary interests are in philosophy of language, ethics, and the philosophy of social science. He is currently working towards a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Waterloo. Welcome Benjamin! #
• Fallacy Interview || By Mike LaBossiere
  For those who would like to learn more about fallacies or just hear what I sound like, I was recently interviewed on that subject. Here is the link: http://gnosticmedia.podomatic.com/. Yes, this is a shameless act of self-promotion. But, it is not commercial in nature so it is okay. Right? :) #
• When I’m dead || By Jeremy Stangroom
  I’d just like it to be known that if anybody feels the urge to slag me off immediately after my death, or to attack my politics – which, of course, nobody will, since I’m hardly significant (but then neither was Chris Harman, albeit he was a ‘revolutionary’) – then I’d be delighted. I love the smell of hypocritical self-righteousness in the morning… #
• New book, new video || By Julian Baggini
  If you're after a little amusement in your 2-minute coffee break, this short film I've made about my new book should do the trick. As I've become fond of saying, you'll probably laugh, but I don't know whether it will be with me or at me... #
• Blog competition || By Julian Baggini
  The website 3quarksdaily is running a competition to find the best philosophy blog post of the year. The final judging will be done by Dan Dennett. If you'd like to nominate a post from Talking Philosophy (or anywhere else for that matter) please take a look at the rules and procedures here. Bloggers can also nominate themselves. #