Countering Extremism and the Politics of ‘Engagement’ This lecture surveys the range of government responses to extremism...
Materialism and its Discontents Religion and Philosophy. The problem of verification and the nature...
The Triumph of Idealism Religion and Philosophy. There are some misunderstandings which are unthinkingly...
Do we need a martian invasion in order to avoid attacking each other? Is human co-operation possible without external threats? What are the...
How to get ahead in commerce: The sure-fire ways to make money One school of thought says that markets are just casinos...
Explanations of enmity: pessimists, optimists and sceptics This lecture explores theories, explanations and justifications of enmity, from...
Perfectly unpredictable: Why forecasting produces useful rubbish At the heart of commerce is the notion that perfect...
Demonisation and witch hunts in religion and politics This lecture explores the origins, character and life of political...