http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm Have you ever considered what being conscious actually means? By choosing to live in a particular state are you consenting to be subject to all its laws? For some there’s an assumption that philosophy might not be relevant to modern life but Dr. Nigel Warburton, senior lecturer in Philosophy at The Open University argues that many of us today are faced with philosophical questions such as these as we live our lives in the twenty first century. In this collection we ask academics to discuss these questions in addition to other important philosophical issues and concepts such as the morality of abortions and the reconciling a world with evil and a good God. This material forms part of The Open University course A222 Exploring philosophy. 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This material forms part of The Open University course A222 Exploring philosophy. mind, morality, religion, thinking, scepticism, empiricism, empiricist, humanity, empiricism, God, Have you ever considered what being conscious actually means? By choosing to live in a particular state are you consenting to be subject to all its laws? For some there’s an assumption that philosophy might not be relevant to modern life but Dr. Nigel Warburton, senior lecturer in Philosophy at The Open University argues that many of us today are faced with philosophical questions such as these as we live our lives in the twenty first century. In this collection we ask academics to discuss these questions in addition to other important philosophical issues and concepts such as the morality of abortions and the reconciling a world with evil and a good God. This material forms part of The Open University course A222 Exploring philosophy. mind, morality, religion, thinking, scepticism, empiricism, empiricist, humanity, empiricism, God, The Open University Sas Amoah s.m.amoah@open.ac.uk true Nigel Warburton applies philosophical questions to every day life. Philosophy in the real world Nigel Warburton applies philosophical questions to every day life. World, life, death, mortal, self, heaven, God, secular, atheist,law Nigel Warburton applies philosophical questions to every day life. World, life, death, mortal, self, heaven, God, secular, atheist,law The Open University No Nigel Warburton applies philosophical questions to every day life. 1 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy01.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:48:53 +0100 00:04:50 Transcript -- Nigel Warburton applies philosophical questions to every day life. Transcript -- Philosophy in the real world Transcript -- Nigel Warburton applies philosophical questions to every day life. World, life, death, mortal, self, heaven, God, secular, atheist,law Nigel Warburton applies philosophical questions to every day life. World, life, death, mortal, self, heaven, God, secular, atheist,law The Open University No Transcript -- Nigel Warburton applies philosophical questions to every day life. 2 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/1._philosophy_in_the_real_world_01452_14416.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:48:52 +0100 Thought experiments use hypothetical questions to create philosophical dilemmas. Thought experiments Thought experiments use hypothetical questions to create philosophical dilemmas. Perception, experience, device. Morality, Thought experiments use hypothetical questions to create philosophical dilemmas. Perception, experience, device. Morality, The Open University No Thought experiments use hypothetical questions to create philosophical dilemmas. 3 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy02.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:47:53 +0100 00:11:34 Transcript -- Thought experiments use hypothetical questions to create philosophical dilemmas. Transcript -- Thought experiments Transcript -- Thought experiments use hypothetical questions to create philosophical dilemmas. Perception, experience, device. Morality, Thought experiments use hypothetical questions to create philosophical dilemmas. Perception, experience, device. Morality, The Open University No Transcript -- Thought experiments use hypothetical questions to create philosophical dilemmas. 4 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/2._thought_experiments_01452_14417.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:47:52 +0100 Nigel Warburton and Professor Anthony Grayling discuss what defines personal identity. Personal identity Nigel Warburton and Professor Anthony Grayling discuss what defines personal identity. Identity, individual, person, society, Nigel Warburton and Professor Anthony Grayling discuss what defines personal identity. Identity, individual, person, society, The Open University No Nigel Warburton and Professor Anthony Grayling discuss what defines personal identity. 5 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy03.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:46:53 +0100 00:09:54 Transcript -- Nigel Warburton and Professor Anthony Grayling discuss what defines personal identity. Transcript -- Personal identity Transcript -- Nigel Warburton and Professor Anthony Grayling discuss what defines personal identity. Identity, individual, person, society, Nigel Warburton and Professor Anthony Grayling discuss what defines personal identity. Identity, individual, person, society, The Open University No Transcript -- Nigel Warburton and Professor Anthony Grayling discuss what defines personal identity. 6 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/3._personal_identity_01452_14418.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:46:52 +0100 Is religious belief based on blind faith or evidence? Faith and Reason Is religious belief based on blind faith or evidence? God, proof, existence, omnipitence, Is religious belief based on blind faith or evidence? God, proof, existence, omnipitence, The Open University No Is religious belief based on blind faith or evidence? 7 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy04.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:45:53 +0100 00:13:01 Transcript -- Is religious belief based on blind faith or evidence? Transcript -- Faith and Reason Transcript -- Is religious belief based on blind faith or evidence? God, proof, existence, omnipitence, Is religious belief based on blind faith or evidence? God, proof, existence, omnipitence, The Open University No Transcript -- Is religious belief based on blind faith or evidence? 8 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/4._faith_and_reason_01452_14419.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:45:52 +0100 How can a world created by an all powerfull all good God contain so much evil? The problem of evil How can a world created by an all powerfull all good God contain so much evil? Suffering, omnibenevolent, deist, chosen people, spiritual How can a world created by an all powerfull all good God contain so much evil? Suffering, omnibenevolent, deist, chosen people, spiritual The Open University No How can a world created by an all powerfull all good God contain so much evil? 9 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy05.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:44:53 +0100 00:13:53 Transcript -- How can a world created by an all powerfull all good God contain so much evil? Transcript -- The problem of evil Transcript -- How can a world created by an all powerfull all good God contain so much evil? Suffering, omnibenevolent, deist, chosen people, spiritual How can a world created by an all powerfull all good God contain so much evil? Suffering, omnibenevolent, deist, chosen people, spiritual The Open University No Transcript -- How can a world created by an all powerfull all good God contain so much evil? 10 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/5._the_problem_of_evil_01452_14420.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:44:52 +0100 A discussion about morality of abortion and the rights of the foetus and the mother. Philosophers on abortion A discussion about morality of abortion and the rights of the foetus and the mother. Baby, mother, emotions, innocent, consent A discussion about morality of abortion and the rights of the foetus and the mother. Baby, mother, emotions, innocent, consent The Open University No A discussion about morality of abortion and the rights of the foetus and the mother. 11 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy06.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:43:53 +0100 00:21:58 Transcript -- A discussion about morality of abortion and the rights of the foetus and the mother. Transcript -- Philosophers on abortion Transcript -- A discussion about morality of abortion and the rights of the foetus and the mother. Baby, mother, emotions, innocent, consent A discussion about morality of abortion and the rights of the foetus and the mother. Baby, mother, emotions, innocent, consent The Open University No Transcript -- A discussion about morality of abortion and the rights of the foetus and the mother. 12 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/6._philosophers_on_abortion_01452_14421.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:43:52 +0100 What is consciousness? And what is the best way to understand self awareness. The problem of consciousness What is consciousness? And what is the best way to understand self awareness. Material, physicalists, brain, experience, What is consciousness? And what is the best way to understand self awareness. Material, physicalists, brain, experience, The Open University No What is consciousness? And what is the best way to understand self awareness. 13 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy07.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:42:53 +0100 00:10:21 Transcript -- What is consciousness? And what is the best way to understand self awareness. Transcript -- The problem of consciousness Transcript -- What is consciousness? And what is the best way to understand self awareness. Material, physicalists, brain, experience, What is consciousness? And what is the best way to understand self awareness. Material, physicalists, brain, experience, The Open University No Transcript -- What is consciousness? And what is the best way to understand self awareness. 14 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/a222philosophy07_01452_14422.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:42:52 +0100 A debate over wether citizens consent to political obligation by living within that state. Two theories of political obligation A debate over wether citizens consent to political obligation by living within that state. Law, obligation, authority, behaviour, liberal democracy A debate over wether citizens consent to political obligation by living within that state. Law, obligation, authority, behaviour, liberal democracy The Open University No A debate over wether citizens consent to political obligation by living within that state. 15 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy08.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:41:53 +0100 00:10:34 Transcript -- A debate over wether citizens consent to political obligation by living within that state. Transcript -- Two theories of political obligation Transcript -- A debate over wether citizens consent to political obligation by living within that state. Law, obligation, authority, behaviour, liberal democracy A debate over wether citizens consent to political obligation by living within that state. Law, obligation, authority, behaviour, liberal democracy The Open University No Transcript -- A debate over wether citizens consent to political obligation by living within that state. 16 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/8._two_theories_of_political_obligation_01452_14423.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:41:52 +0100 Can citizens decide which laws to follow for moral reasons? Courage to refuse Can citizens decide which laws to follow for moral reasons? Civil disobedience, Israel, occupation, Can citizens decide which laws to follow for moral reasons? Civil disobedience, Israel, occupation, The Open University No Can citizens decide which laws to follow for moral reasons? 17 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy09.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:40:53 +0100 00:12:55 Transcript -- Can citizens decide which laws to follow for moral reasons? Transcript -- Courage to refuse Transcript -- Can citizens decide which laws to follow for moral reasons? Civil disobedience, Israel, occupation, Can citizens decide which laws to follow for moral reasons? Civil disobedience, Israel, occupation, The Open University No Transcript -- Can citizens decide which laws to follow for moral reasons? 18 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/9._courage_to_refuse_01452_14424.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:40:52 +0100 A discussion about how Descartes used doubt as a means to clarifying his understanding of the world. Descartes, doubt and knowledge A discussion about how Descartes used doubt as a means to clarifying his understanding of the world. Senses, doubt, distrust, deception, dreams, A discussion about how Descartes used doubt as a means to clarifying his understanding of the world. Senses, doubt, distrust, deception, dreams, The Open University No A discussion about how Descartes used doubt as a means to clarifying his understanding of the world. 19 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy10.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:39:53 +0100 00:13:37 Transcript -- A discussion about how Descartes used doubt as a means to clarifying his understanding of the world. Transcript -- Descartes, doubt and knowledge Transcript -- A discussion about how Descartes used doubt as a means to clarifying his understanding of the world. Senses, doubt, distrust, deception, dreams, A discussion about how Descartes used doubt as a means to clarifying his understanding of the world. Senses, doubt, distrust, deception, dreams, The Open University No Transcript -- A discussion about how Descartes used doubt as a means to clarifying his understanding of the world. 20 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/10._descartes_doubt_and_knowledge_01452_14425.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:39:52 +0100 Dualism suggests that human beings are made of two independent substances, the mind and the body. Cartesian dualism Dualism suggests that human beings are made of two independent substances, the mind and the body. Mind, body. thought, consciousness, material, mass Dualism suggests that human beings are made of two independent substances, the mind and the body. Mind, body. thought, consciousness, material, mass The Open University No Dualism suggests that human beings are made of two independent substances, the mind and the body. 21 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/audio/a222philosophy11.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:38:53 +0100 00:13:19 Transcript -- Dualism suggests that human beings are made of two independent substances, the mind and the body. Transcript -- Cartesian dualism Transcript -- Dualism suggests that human beings are made of two independent substances, the mind and the body. Mind, body. thought, consciousness, material, mass Dualism suggests that human beings are made of two independent substances, the mind and the body. Mind, body. thought, consciousness, material, mass The Open University No Transcript -- Dualism suggests that human beings are made of two independent substances, the mind and the body. 22 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/philosophy/index.htm http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/a222-philosophy/transcript/11._cartesian_dualism_01452_14426.pdf Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:38:52 +0100