Radical Philosophy

Women's Food Matters - Dr Vicki A Swinbank discusses the significance of the book title, why there was a need for this book and how feminists have often seen the kitchen as a site of women’s oppression.

Anne Lister & Ann Walker - Lynn Pharaoh discusses Anne Lister's lesbian relationship with Ann Walker, the many obstacles they had to overcome and their legacy for lesbians globally.

Part 2 Empathy - Meline Papazian discusses the connection between empathy and morality, moral judgements and the value of empathy.

Empathy - Meline Papazian discusses the essential features of empathy, the history of the word empathy and emotional sharing..

Philosophy for Children  - Dr Laura D’Olimpio discusses what parents can do to introduce their children to philosophy at an early age, the benefits of asking children philosophical questions and if philosophy prepares children for life.

Mental Capacity - A/Prof Imogen Goold & Dr Cressida Auckland discuss the indicators of a lack of mental capacity, the law's cliff-edge approach to mental capacity and the mental capacity Bill and human rights.

Alice Anderson - Loretta Smith describes Alice Anderson's personality and some incredible achievement's in her life.

Alice Anderson - Loretta Smith discusses her book, A Spanner in the Works, Extraordinary story of Alice Anderson, who owned the first female-run garage in Australia.

The Privatized State  - Associate Professor Chiara Cordelli discusses the problem with authorisation, representative agency and what duties philanthropists have.

Social Rights and Freedoms  - Professor Kimberley Brownlee discusses social deprivation, what it means to belong and moral messiness.