Can claims about Morality be objective?

This work appears on the Cambridge Undergraduate Philosophy reading list as an introduction to questions concerning ethics, specifically morality. The last 2 chapters focus on looking beyond happiness  to find other base aims and instincts of humanity.

It is a fluid and accessible study of morality and one which is well regarded amongst Undergraduate philosophy and theology courses.

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Ticking ovarian clock? Or, an end to restriction by time:

Stem cell research is now hoping to adapt ovaries to have an unlimited supply of fertile eggs. A recent study using female mice proved successful. You may read more about the scientific process at:Journal of: Nature Medicine and The BBC explore the impact that this technology could have, if made available to humanity. Try to consider the different perspectives on this topic.

Tolerance of Homosexuality in Uganda:

This article posted by the BBC, only hours ago, analyses the work of gay rights activists in Uganda. The current law in Uganda for 'homosexual acts' is up to a 14 year jail sentence. The government proposal is to increase it to life, through Capital punishment.

The dominant religious faith in Uganda is Roman Catholicism. Protestantism and Islam comprise the remaining population.

The questions that you should be asking whilst reading these articles are:       Does tolerating homosexuality in a Roman Catholic community affect the individual's salvation?         Should a government be allowed to pass laws based solely on religious justification?           Is there another more amicable solution for co-existence?

Genis Carreras - Philosophical Shapes

These are brilliant! Enjoy:

The Handmaid's Tale:

From the author Margaret Atwood, a Canadian novelist and influential C20th feminist.

The Handmaid's Tale explores feminism, utilitarianism, fascism, free will, propoganda, chauvinism and political oppresion. This book explores the journey of a female protagonist in a male and class dominated political system. This book appears on many Undergraduate reading lists for Philosophy, Politics, English Literature and Anthropology. Well worth a read for £4.00

Terrorism, Capital punnishment, Radical Islam and the perception of religion:

This is an article from the Independent newspaper which discusses Abu Qatada and his last 10 years as an detained Islamic cleric. You should be focusing your thoughts towards: questions of ethics regarding his deportation to a capital sentence; the impact that broadcasted religious beliefs can have on society; current anti-terrorism regulations in the UK.

Why do people experience religious visions?

The BBC explore the concept of religious experiences, aetheist and believer's attitudes and whether or not they are caused by seisures. Do you think that pre-conceived archetypes or religious imagery are the source of content in these visions?

Plato's Cave

This is Simon Blackburn, a Cambridge professor in Philosophy, discussing Plato's Cave. Blackburn has an uncanny ability to scythe through philosophical jargon, therefore offering an easy-to-understand explanation. He can be a bit dry to listen to at first...give it time.

Economics and Religious Language

 Alain de Botton: 'We should rebrand tax as charity'. Can we use religious language to alter our perceptions monetary transactions? Or is using a New Testament concept of charity as the giving of agape, rather than monetary value, more appropriate?