Comment: Are we really political animals?
As the nation of Uruguay selected a new president in November, all the country’s ills seemed to be solvable through proper government policy-making. Political campaigns stressed the possibility of change …
Philosophy (PHIL)
Ryle Lecture: Freedom of speech or speech of oppression?
The Gilbert Ryle Lecture Series is one of the Trent Philosophy Department’s biggest annual events. Every year an important philosopher comes to Trent to deliver three lectures within a week …
David Morrison Lecture: Development Doesn’t Mean Developed
On Wednesday, September 25, I assisted with the David Morrison Lecture in international development., where I had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Manfred A. Bienefeld. Prof. Bienefeld is an …
Philosophical Musings: Prof. Douglas J. McDermid
Did you know that university professors have their own lives and back stories just like your favourite secondary TV characters? It’s true! To prove it, Arthur sought out the enigmatic …
You Are Not As Unbiased As You Think
By Allie Preyde and Gilbert Enenajor Kathleen Wynne has just become Canada’s first openly gay Premier, as well as the first woman in Ontario to hold this prestigious position. More …
Testimonial Injustice
this paper is the exact transcript of an Arthur writer’s speech at the Trent Philosopy Symposium 2012 Throughout the course of my paper I want to defend my coverage of the …
Philosophy Symposium a Rewarding Experience
“The professor/student dynamic was broken down during the symposium, as we all just became listeners and presenters.” – Andie Britton-Foster On March 24, The Philosophy Society hosted the annual student symposium which …