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A space between armchair and academic philosophy.

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Many consider philosophy to be a boring discipline full of unnecessary words and theories. They are not entirely wrong… Philosophers have often made the mistake of thinking that just because they come up with clever ideas, the way they present them to others does not matter. They are entirely wrong…

Big words don’t mean much unless people understand what they mean. Great ideas don’t do much unle

ss people understand why they are useful. If we want philosophy to be relevant it needs to be ‘phlexible’ – it needs to be used in ways that are practical and valuable for the real world. Phlexible Philosophy is an interdisciplinary platform that shares topical content which is engaging and entertaining for all. We are looking for articles which are written in a creative way, but which also utilise logical reasoning to construct sound arguments on current issues. Our editors encourage contributors to challenge commonly held beliefs and provide alternative points of view. We operate between academic and armchair philosophy, drawing on theory in ways that are interesting and valuable in helping us to make sense of the world and overcome the various struggles of life. Please read over our submission criteria before pitching an article.

02/10/2024

JD Vance does not represent the qualities that give Catholicism its enduring, worldwide importance - he has no regard for Catholic values like pluralism, charity or stewardship.

Daniel Lyons ✍️

Does JD Vance represent Catholic values? Daniel Lyons

30/06/2024

Caffeine has a fundamentally disruptive influence on society, even though its effects are milder and less immediately destructive than those of alcohol.

Daniel Lyons ✍️

What is so bad about caffeine? Daniel Lyons

03/04/2024

Rather than the concept of revenge serving as a justifiable moral act; a means to close an immoral loop, the act itself maintains the integrity and circulation of the moral turmoil that revenge is sometimes positioned to justify.

Nicholas Norman Adams ✍️

Is revenge ever morally justified? Nicholas Norman Adams

15/03/2024

No school of thought offers a better means of judging prospective moral values, laws, projects, policies, commitments, and so on than utilitarianism.

Daniel Lyons ✍️

Why is Utilitarianism’s irrelevance still far off? Daniel Lyons

08/03/2024

Knowledge and belief are not always aligned. It’s possible to know things that you don’t believe and to believe things you know to be false.

Gene Glotzer ✍️

https://www.phlexiblephilosophy.com/religion/knowledge-and-belief-need-a-divorce-in-post-truth-era

27/02/2024

Instead of resisting AI taking our jobs, we ought to take advantage of its capabilities by reshaping the economics system in order to embrace a jobless society.

Louie Lang ✍️

How would a jobless world impact human flourishing? Louie Lang

19/02/2024

There are many similarities between the poetry of Khwaje Shams-od-Din Mohammad Hafez-e Shirazi (Hafez) and the writings of Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and Dostoevsky, demonstrating the strong impact of Islamic philosophy on Western thought.

Zholdas Onglas ✍️

How did Hafez’s poetry influence Western existentialism? Zholdas Onglas

26/01/2024

Hamza King sits down with Victor Tadros to discuss individual ethics in war. Victor is a Professor of Criminal Law and Legal Theory at the University of Warwick and author of ‘To Do, To Die, To Reason Why: Individual Ethics in War’ (2020).

Warwick Law School University of Warwick

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Cover Art: Simon Boles.

02/11/2023

We are living in a new age of work, where many of the tasks which once required a human touch, can now be done by AI systems. Imagine we one day reach a point where all human activities are carried out by AI, and we are no longer the best problem-solvers on the planet. Would this be a utopian world, or a dystopian world?

Hamza King sits down with John Danaher to imagine what a world without work would be like. John is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at the University of Galway, and author of Automation & Utopia: Human Flourishing in a World Without Work. John runs a blog and podcast called ‘Philosophical Disquisitions’.

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Cover Art: Simon Boles.

18/10/2023

If we are making a decision with the potential for large losses, we must ensure that we have a high level of confidence in the outcomes of the selected choice.

Marianna Barcenas ✍️

A practical alternative to Bayesian Decision? Marianna Barcenas

14/10/2023

Erdogan’s charisma does generate a strong sense of devotion, but it is a feeling shared by only half his subjects. Only time will tell whether he can hold Turkey together, or whether hard hats will be required.

Jon Mann ✍️

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What’s next for Erdogan?

04/10/2023

We should be careful how we talk about autism and should avoid treating it as a monolithic issue, but we should not be ashamed to call autism a disability.

Daniel Lyons ✍️

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Is Autism a disability? Daniel Lyons

07/09/2023

Governments should reform legal systems which classify Uber drivers as self-employed contractors so that they are instead classified as employees of Uber with permanent employment contracts.

Hamza King ✍️

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Should Uber drivers be classified as self-employed contractors? Hamza King

08/07/2023

We live in an age of space travel. Billionaires and governments are already fighting for resources on the Moon and Mars, and academics are racing to develop ethical frameworks that can guide space policy and practice. Neil Armstrong believed space travel to be a symbol of human progress. Gil Scott-Heron believed space travel to be a symbol of global inequality. Who is right (or are they both right)?

Hamza King sits down with Tony Milligan to discuss some of the ethical problems posed by space exploration. Tony is a Senior Researcher in the Philosophy of Ethics at Kings College London and author of Nobody Owns the Moon (2015).

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We live in an age of space travel. Billionaires and governments are already fighting for resources on the Moon and Mars, and academics are racing to develop ...

17/06/2023

We are faced with an enormous opportunity for experimental philosophy: using artificial intelligence to detect, even predict, when an audience is receptive to disinformation, to inoculate them against it.

Christopher Schwartz ✍️

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Can artificial intelligence help vaccinate us against disinformation? Chris Schwartz

06/06/2023

We can still appreciate Pink Floyd’s music and, indeed, continue to revere Waters as a music icon while also acknowledging the potential harm done by his political statements.

Daniel Lyons ✍️

Can we appreciate Pink Floyd’s music despite the behavior of Roger Waters? Daniel Lyons

21/05/2023

Placing a moral obligation on people to choose careers that do the most good would be self-defeating for many individuals and society at large.

Hamza King ✍️

Should you choose a career that does the most good? Hamza King

05/04/2023

For the parents wanting their children to flourish, to be happy, healthy and successful, the aim should be to open as many opportunities for their kids as possible.

Gene Glotzer ✍️

What does it take to raise a child well? Gene Glotzer

23/03/2023

The role of AI should probably remain limited, however, to a complementary role in existing political processes, rather than being used to replace them.

Daniel Lyons ✍️

Should we allow artificial intelligence to replace democratic government? Daniel Lyons

15/03/2023

There is nothing wrong with an economy that fails to grow because its citizens decide to enjoy more leisure.

Jonathan Mann ✍️

How should we respond to the changing nature of work? Jon Mann

11/03/2023

There are strong reasons why we should not be moral saints - living in such a way would leave no time to develop the nonmoral virtues that make for a well-rounded character.

Hamza King ✍️

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Why should we not always do the most good that we can? Hamza King

03/03/2023

The search for meaning to life itself creates meaning and we should be content to accept the tautological nature of the question.

Mark Fox ✍️

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Is there any point in thinking about whether life has any inherent meaning? Mark Fox

16/02/2023

A reformed education that not only considers happiness, but that prioritises happiness, may be one of the solutions that we need to tackle the mental health crisis.

Louie Lang ✍️

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What steps should we take to reform education? Louie Lang

05/02/2023

A Job Guarantee policy is a promising proposal to help us sustain low unemployment levels without the need to keep the economy in an ever-growing state.

Luna Hamann ✍

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How can we rethink work in a postgrowth society? Luna Hamann

22/01/2023

We all know about the need to reduce consumption, but we have not yet begun taking the necessary strides towards changing our cultural attitudes in favour of moderation and restraint.

Daniel Lyons ✍️

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Can we combat climate change by rediscovering the nobility in poverty? Daniel Lyons

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Hamza King sits down with Sam Friedman to discuss social class. Sam is a Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and author of 'The Class Ceiling: Why it pays to be privileged' (2019). Sam has a new book with Aaron Reeves coming out in September called ‘Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite’ (2024).

Hamza King sits down with Jamie Draper to discuss climate displacement. Jamie is an Assistant Professor of Political Philosophy at Utrecht University and author of ‘Climate Displacement’ (2023).

Hamza King sits down with Victor Tadros to discuss individual ethics in war. Victor is a Professor of Criminal Law and Legal Theory at the University of Warwick and author of ‘To Do, To Die, To Reason Why: Individual Ethics in War’ (2020). Warwick Law School University of Warwick Listen Below 👇 👇 👇 https://youtu.be/438Z421y9iQ?si=ygFGZS8dXWtZfFzp Cover Art: Simon Boles.

We are living in a new age of work, where many of the tasks which once required a human touch, can now be done by AI systems. Imagine we one day reach a point where all human activities are carried out by AI, and we are no longer the best problem-solvers on the planet. Would this be a utopian world, or a dystopian world? Hamza King sits down with John Danaher to imagine what a world without work would be like. John is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at the University of Galway, and author of Automation & Utopia: Human Flourishing in a World Without Work. John runs a blog and podcast called ‘Philosophical Disquisitions’. #phlexiblephilosophy Listen 👇 👇 👇 https://youtu.be/zRO9pniV-cE?si=KTFluLpLhiDYcI6M Cover Art: Simon Boles.

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