"Spinoza's dynamic theory of mind and its interdisciplinary relevance, Critical Race Theory and phenomenology"
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Peter Dorfman replied to Christina Rawls's discussion Cross Species Animal Relationships in the group Ethics and Human-Animal Relations
"Time Magazine recently ran an article on "The Science of Animal Friendships" (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2106488,00.html). It contains a number of anecdotes of what are described as friendships among members of…"
Peter Dorfman replied to Christina Rawls's discussion Cross Species Animal Relationships in the group Ethics and Human-Animal Relations
"Christina,
These are indeed moving and intriguing examples. And I'll throw out yet another random example that came across my browser…"
Christina Rawls added a discussion to the group Ethics and Human-Animal Relations
Cross Species Animal Relationships
Hello. Over the years friends in philosophy who work on animal relationships and related have been sending me and collecting photographs of cross species or same species moments of what appear to be compassion, friendship, meeting of mutual needs for companionship, curiosity, etc. I have posted some of those photos here, but an online YouTube video that is worth your time is also listed. There are many videos of pets becoming close, but what I particularly enjoy are the relationships you would…See More
Christina Rawls added a discussion to the group Race, Gender, and Biology
George Yancy
Hello friends. I am biased, Dr. Yancy is a mentor, but his work and his edited volumes which include the great work being done in these areas by so many others is worth knowing about, reading, and incorporating into our daily practices and/or classrooms. His latest work, 'Look! A White!, is due out in January 2012. Also, check out 'Black Bodies/White Gazes: The Continuing Significance of Race in America' or 'The Philosophical i' as other examples. There is also a bell hooks reader collection,…See More
Christina Rawls joined Sarah S. Richardson's group
Race, Gender, and Biology
Welcoming philosophical discussions of biological research on race and gender differences, with a focus on controversial claims circulating in the popular press. Post papers and events, discuss new scientific research, and share resources.
Christina Rawls joined Daniel Susser's group
Pedagogy: Public Philosophy in the Classroom
A discussion about higher education and the role of philosophy in it, as well as strategies, methods, and tools for teaching philosophy and critical thinking in the university and elsewhere.
Christina Rawls joined Peter Dorfman's group
Ethics and Human-Animal Relations
From animal rights to global warming to public health, human use and treatment of animals is among the greatest social issues of our age. This forum explores the philosophical and policy issues involved in our relation to animals.See More
Christina Rawls joined Daniel Susser's group
Queer Politics
The aim of this forum is to explore and analyze, practically and theoretically, the complex relationship between gender, sexuality, and the law.
Christina Rawls joined Sharon M. Meagher's group
Continental Philosophy as Public Philosophy
For members of SPEP and other continental philosophers who want collaborate on public philosophy projects and/or discuss the public relevance of various schools of continental philosophy
Christina Rawls joined Christina Shaheen Moosa's group
Gender Justice and Global Climate Change
The purpose of this group is to examine how gender roles and relations impact both vulnerability and capacity to adapt to climate change.
Christina Rawls joined Amy Donahue's group
Philosophy, Capitalism, and Society
This is an open group for those with thoughts about capitalism's distinctive philosophical assumptions and social effects. See More
Christina Rawls joined Keith Wayne Brown's group
UNT Center of the Study of Interdisciplinarity
For the fellows, interns, associates & friends of CSID to discuss their current and upcoming work in public philosophizing.
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