Tag Archives: philosophy

What’s wrong with Christian films

Posted on September 17, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

I confess that I had God’s Not Dead here this weekend but I didn’t watch it. I’ll borrow it again at some point, I promise. I’ve been on a Community kick lately and opted to watch that instead. I was … Continue reading →

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Young adult author: robots help youth think about ethics

Posted on August 11, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

I’d say Jack Heath is correct to say so. I’ve never heard of him but his new book Replica sounds like something I’d enjoy reading. He doesn’t just promote his book in the piece, though: The meaningful distinctions between human … Continue reading →

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CFI-Saskatoon thanks Pastor Sandra Beardsall for a fantastic talk on feminism and the United Church

Posted on June 19, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Don’t you all wish you were in Saskatoon and members of this awesome group? It was terrific. Sadly koinosuke couldn’t be at today’s meet but she’s the one who contacted the Pastor about talking to us so I promised I’d … Continue reading →

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“Skepticism and the Fate of Philosophy”

Posted on March 9, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Those in and around Saskatoon can head over to the St. James Church Basement tonight for another Philosophy in the Community session. Professor Anthony Jenkins will be discussing this issue. (Breaks added) Philosophy has, throughout its past, been profoundly marked … Continue reading →

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Random quotes for lack of other ideas

Posted on February 16, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

“A hidden connection is stronger than an obvious one.” — Heraclitus of Ephesus “One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes … and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.” — … Continue reading →

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2 debates worth noting

Posted on January 26, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Locally, at least. Last night there was a debate going on in Regina regarding religion and faith. I don’t know all the details of what went on in terms of arguments but tonight there’s another one here in Saskatoon at … Continue reading →

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The nature of character

Posted on January 13, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

This is the part two I promised I’d write yesterday. Part one had to do with morality and how it seems to be culturally determined and socially enforced. Professor Emer O’Hagan’s talk last night was titled “Do We Lack Moral … Continue reading →

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Philosophy in the Community takes on morality tonight

Posted on January 12, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Professor Emer O’Hagan will be asking, “Do We Lack Moral Character?” If you’re in or around Saskatoon and want to take this in, the talk starts at 7pm, St. James Church basement (by The Refinery), 609 Dufferin Ave. More information … Continue reading →

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The domestication and alienation of women

Posted on November 9, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

Philosophy in the Community has a lecture at the Refinery in Saskatoon tomorrow night on the topic of: “Domestic Bliss?: The Problem of Housework and Alienation” Is domestic labour inherently tedious, boring, and unfulfilling or is it just that way … Continue reading →

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Yes, Newsweek should have not titled their piece “Sam Harris believes in God”

Posted on October 18, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

It’s tricky wordplay and not fair to the mindset Harris is trying to describe. Harris’s true obsession, then, is not God but consciousness, the idea that the human mind can be taught—trained, rationally—to be more loving, more generous, less egocentric … Continue reading →

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