Radical Philosophy

Lesbian Culture - Joan Nestle speaks about the working class butch and femme bar culture of New York City in the late 1950's. She also touches upon the topic of being a controversial fiction writer in the 1980's. Currently, she has finished co-editing a special issue of multicultural lesbian journal "Sinister Wisdom" with Yasmin Tambiah.

Prof Susan Dodds answers questions such as, where do the embryos come from, are they created just for research purposes or are they excess embryos that are unwanted by there parents? Do you think that in a general sense public engagement is based more on emotion than reason? and has the legislation been able to keep pace with the advances in technology regarding research?

Prof Janna Thompson answers questions, Can we really harm the dead or are we really just harming ourselves by not being respectful towards them? What part does culture play in, what do we owe the dead? What is an intergenerational obligation?

Dr Rebecca Hill speaks about Sexual Difference and some background information on Irigaray and her work. And also the current blog about the ponytail pulling incidents by NZ Prime Minister John Key.

Dr Rebbecca Hill speaks about the definition of sexual difference and what is was that inspired her to study sexual difference, as well as Luce Irigaray's theory of sexual difference. Part 1 of a 2 part interview. 

Assoc Prof Jennifer McMahon answer questions such as What is your definition of aesthetic judgement? What was it that inspired you to study the nature of aesthetic judgement? What do you consider to be aesthetic judgements significance? 

Dr Norva Lo speaks about how emotions might breakdown boundaries between human and non-human animals. Also why farm animals are virtually invisible to the majority of the population, whereas dogs and cats enjoy such a privileged status.

Dr Jacqui Broad speaks about the terms negative liberty, positive liberty and Republican liberty. The difference between physical freedom and freedon of thoughts and actions, as well as some of the views of some early modern women about freedom.

Human Rights - Dr Caroline Fley speaks about human rights in conection with asylum seekers and refugees in Australia.

Cultural Heritage - Professor Andrea Witcome speaks about cultural heritage. The model of Treblinka and how it is completely different in its aesthetic and lineage to other museum models.

Logic and Reason - Dr Penny Rush from the University of Tasmaina, speaks about the philosophy of Logic and Reason.

Dr Kim Toffoletti speaks about female football fans and the affect of cultural differences. As well as theories of transnational feminism and why woman sports fans rarely appear in flims as leading roles.