Radical Philosophy

  Why is modern capitalism irresponsible? Professor Lorraine Talbot discusses capitalism and company law, the history of companies under capitalism and what the government could do to make capitalism responsible 

Philosophy of Grief, Death of a Friend - Associate Professor Liz Forbat discusses the so-called hierarchy of grief, long-term effects from not being able to grieve and what people can do or say to support somebody after the death of a friend.

Legalise Cannabis - Sophia Moermond discusses the health benefits of cannabis, what has changed since cannabis possession was legalised in the ACT and why cannabis should be legal.

Mental Causation  - Associate Professor Sara Worley discusses the mind and body problem, the manifest Image of human beings and if people are always responsible for the actions.

Women in Japanese Politics - Dr Emma Dalton discusses how the Major political parties in Japan constructed the modern Japanese political system, how political women negotiate the male dominated world of Japanese politics and experiences of women that have been involved in party politics in Japan.

Women in the Informal World of Work - Dr Annie Delaney discusses a recent survey of Indian Informal women workers, what the working conditions are like for women in these factories and if people can do anything to help this situation.

 A working-class green movement Part 2 - Dr Karen Bell discusses how attitudes towards working class people are preventing the attainment of sustainability and also about environmental policy makers.

A working-class green movement - Dr Karen Bell discusses how working class people are disproportionately carrying environmental burdens and explains about the 3 proposed main themes dominating contemporary environmentalism.

Love your pet, love your Vet - Dr Nadine Hamilton discusses why lots of people think that vets charge too much, if Vets are really as well paid as people think they are and what can we do as individuals to try and make this situation better.

Love your pet, love your Vet - Dr Nadine Hamilton explains about her involvement in, love your pet, love your vet, the suicide statistics for veterinarians also why these statistics are so high.

 Assisted Dying - Dr Jeanne Snelling explains what assisted dying is, which countries have legalised assisted dying, and the role of the Medical Council.

Humans and Animal Viruses - Dr Katie Woolaston discusses the connection between covid-19 and wildlife, how environmental destruction is leading to an increase in zoonotic diseases and how indigenous people and women are disadvantaged by pandemics.

Ethnography after Humanism - Dr Lindsay Hamilton explains about the ecology of ethnographic methods, the benefits of this research for human and non-human animals and if there are possibilities for the creation of new forms of ethnography.

Miscarriage - Dr Jade Bilardi explains about the 12 week rule, how friends and family members can support women also where women can turn to for help.

Op shops and Capitalism - Robyn Annear discusses the history of second-hand, mending vs ending and if second-hand can overturn Global capitalism.

Hysteria - Katerina Bryant explains how your brain tries to protect you, how hysteria changed throughout history and gives some examples of modern day hysteria.

Dr Kelli Sandman-Hurley explains about some of the myths surrounding dyslexia, what multi-sensory and explicit Intervention is and  the best way for a parent to advocate for a child with dyslexia.

 Disability In a Time of Pandemic - Professor Jackie Leach Scully answers such questions as, It's 2020 and healthcare Professionals worldwide are having to decide which patients receive life saving critical care, so just what type of guidance is being given and who is it being given by? and who should the guidance should be given by?

Social responsibility or culpability - Associate Professor Stephanie Collins discusses if people who don't abide by the governments guidelines are complicit in causing people's deaths, and why doing the right thing so difficult for people.

Liveable Income Guarantee  - Dr Elise Klein discusses how a liveable income guarantee would work,  if a liveable income guarantee exist in other countries and how the government would pay for a liveable income guarantee.

Loneliness Part 2 - Prof Valeria Motta discusses how research can help address the loneliness problem, what effects loneliness has on people and organisations that people can get in touch with if they are feeling lonely. 

Prof Valeria Motta gives us a definition of loneliness, and speaks about  the characteristics of loneliness and also the campaign to end loneliness.

 Drugs, alcohol and the coronavirus - Dr Nicole Lee discusses if there is an increased risk of coronavirus for those people who use drugs, the signs are that people can look for that might indicate that they do have a drinking problem and who to contact to seek assistance.

 Feeling anxious about coronavirus - Dr Olivia Fisher explains about fear reactions and normal anxiety, if there is such a thing as good anxiety or concern and preventative factors. 

 What happens to breakfast when classes go online? Dr Fiona MacDonald explains about the history of breakfast clubs at school, what happens when kids don't eat breakfast and how the breakfast club provides more than just food and nutrition.