Maddening the ‘Normal’ Mind
Jodie Russell argues for Philosophy of Mind scholarship to move beyond the conception of the psyche as either rational/irrational. It is only through abandoning this opposition- and engaging with Mad Studies- that a more
Oral History or Personal Archive?
Sarah Hall explores tensions between oral histories and personal archives based on the AboutFace project With social media ubiquitous in daily life, personal stories are constantly aired, shared, and discussed openly on different digital
Reflections on being the voice of a Brazilian Shaman in Austria
After being asked to translate for a Brazilian Shamanic healing consultation in Austria, Margret Jaeger reflects on medical pluralism and the ethics of cross-cultural health practices. This is one of those stories about how
‘Quality of Life: A Post-Pandemic Philosophy of Medicine’: Book Review
Julie Lang reviews ‘Quality of Life: A Post-Pandemic Philosophy of Medicine’ (Imprint Academic, 2021) by Robin Downie. Medicine, morality and ethics: a cultural context for health education Robin Downie, Emeritus Professor of Moral Philosophy at the
Neuroexistentialism: Meaning, Morals, and Purpose in the Age of Neuroscience (Review)
In this post, Adam Hayden reviews Neuroexistentialism: Meaning, Morals, and Purpose in the Age of Neuroscience (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018), edited by Gregg Caruso and Owen Flanagan. “There is little doubt that modern
Atonal Train Stations: Weaponized Music in Berlin’s Drug War
The power of music to affect our psychological composition and influence our moods is not a new concept. Examples range from the soundscape design in shopping malls to the burgeoning field of music therapy
‘The Quest for a Moral Compass: A Global History of Ethics’ reviewed by Dr Thomas Lawrence Long
‘The Quest for a Moral Compass: A Global History of Ethics’ by Kenan Malik (Atlantic Books, 2014) In the final chapter of this global survey of ethical systems written for a popular audience, Kenan
Think-Tanks and the Governance of Science: Guest Post by Martyn Pickersgill & Emilie Cloatre
Think-tanks play a key role in policy today. Yet, for scholars who are concerned with the dynamics within and between law and science, the place and impact of such organisations are often over-looked. To
Life in Crisis: The Ethical Journey of Doctors Without Borders – reviewed by Dr Jacob Fanus Dreyer
‘Life in Crisis: The Ethical Journey of Doctors Without Borders’ by Peter Redfield (University of California Press, 2013). This book is an ethnographic report on the conceptual, intellectual and practical journey of the ethical principles and
Reflections on ‘Wonder & Co. – Varieties of Intensified Experiences’
Jan B. W. Pedersen reflects on the Wonder & Co. – varieties of intensified experiences symposium that took place on the 19th March 2014 at Kenworthy Hall, St Mary’s College, Durham: Being aware that