2006 and prior

 2006

Topic

Month

The life, philosophy and influence of Rene Descartes (1596-1650)

Dec

What is justice and do we ever achieve it?

Dec

The life, philosophy and influence of Thomas Aquinas (1225- 1274)

Nov

Is a life better lived unexamined?

Nov

The life, philosophy and influence of Epicurus (341-270BC)

Oct

Are we drowning in excess?

Oct

The lives, philosophies and influences of Plato (428-348BC) and Aristotle (384-322BC)

Sep

Is philosophy a kind of intellectual hedonism?

Sep

Should vegetarians try to stop animals eating other animals?

Jul

What constitutes a good human life?

Jul

If it is possible to measure sorrow/happiness, can one person’s grief/joy be greater than another’s

Jun

If an unlawful act is anything decided on by those in power, where does morality come into legality?

Jun

At what point does the end justify the means?

May

Does good and bad luck exist?

May

Do people need speech in order to think?

Apr

Are all human acts based on ultimate self interest?

Apr

Given absolute freedom to do whatever you wanted to do NOW, what would it be?

Feb

Can guilt be carried across generations?

Feb

In a war without uniformed soldiers, is everyone a participant?

Jan

Do philosophers make good/better/successful personal decisions than the average individual? 

Jan