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John Douglas Macready
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John Douglas Macready replied to Rita Manning's discussion Documentaries in the group Crime, Punishment, and Mass Incarceration
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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.
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For Goodness' Sake
Following Aristotle, this group is dedicated to reflecting, discussing, and seeking ways to put moral philosophy to work for the sake of personal and social moral progress.
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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.
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- My interest in public philosophy stems from my study of Hannah Arendt. Specifically, her emphasis on the importance of creating and sustaining a vibrant public sphere in which human speech and action can flourish and make contributions to the wider human community.
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- At 2:04pm on June 27, 2011,
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