Paranoia and Propaganda

Relates a little to what we were discussing re: propaganda and the problem of being a Moral politician...

Chomsky - Manufacturing Consent

Long documentary (too long for class!) but an excellent introduction to Chomsky's political views:

History of Liberalism

This is a student film but it's got lots about the stuff we talk about:

Chomsky and Democracy and Liberalism

This is a composite of various interviews with Chomsky. Lots and lots of good stuff here:

Anarchism and Anti-University

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Plato's Allegory Of The Cave (again)

Quite good, though you'll have to spot the (non) deliberate mistake.... Here

Explain like I'm 5: Nietzche

Civil Obedience

Matt Damon (sort of) on the problem of Civil Obedience...

Russell Brand as Revolutionary?

The Krill, Free Will & Ontological Insecurity

OK... not specifically relevant to any one section of our course but partly relevant to all parts of our course...

Can Science Teach Us Right & Wrong?

Singer again... slightly off topic but relevant to other essays on Ethics:

Let's Think About... Peter Singer

a short video introduction:

Thought Experiments

Go here for the Thought Experiments. Have a play with some of them. Almost all are relevant to something in AS or A2. If you are currently an AS student, I want you to pay particular attention to Talking With God: The Euthyphro Dilemma - because we're going to be talking about that one. If you are currently an A2 student, I want you to pay particular attention to: Peter Singer and the Drowning Child. Finally, whoever you are, have a go at Staying Alive and note down whether you lived or died (and why)

Philosophical Jokes

A bunch of Philosophical jokes.

What Do Most Philosophers Believe?

A Good question... find out here

2 Videos on Plato's Similes from The Republic

Well, we don't do The Republic as a book per se but we'll cover quite a bit of Plato talking about justice and his criticisms of democracy...

Why Russell Didn't Believe In God

You can guess, perhaps:

Singer having a little rant (again)

Spongebob or Nietzsche

Not hugely relevant to your studies but perhaps a welcome philosophical distraction. Quiz that asks you to find out if the quote is from Nietzsche or Spongebob...

Another Philosophy Blog

This is even more specific to somew of the stuff we do in AS / A2. So...