QMC Philosophy

The Philosophy Dept at QMC, in Basingstoke. For all our philosophy students, future, present and past. Phil of Religion. Ethics. Buddhism.

[Prof. Gary Francione @garylfrancione]

Language *is* important.

[Pseudospectre @pseudospectre.bsky.social @frightfulHoblin]

Who says philosophy doesn't have applications

[TPM: The Philosophers Magazine @philosophersmag]

Women in Philosophy
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[Philosophy Thoughts @Philosophy_DQ]

15 Deep Philosophy Quotes of “Benjamin Franklin”

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[TPM Philosophy Quote @tpmquote]

Man is condemned to be free.--Jean-Paul Sartre

[QMC Politics @qmcpolitics]

@chrisedwardsuk @qmcollege Thought you'd like to see this @qmcphilosophy and @QMCHistory!

[Nigel Warburton 🇺🇦 #FreeUkraine @philosophybites]

In this moment of crisis, opening the door to Ukraine is one thing the EU can do ⁦@fromTGA⁩ https://t.co/Htsq0Uk5Sw

[UK for UNHCR @UNRefugeesUK]

Over one MILLION people have fled #Ukraine in just eight days.

Numbers are rising and humanitarian needs are growing. UNHCR is on the ground with displaced families delivering lifesaving aid and assistance. #WithRefugees

🙏 Your support is vital. Donate now.

[Nigel Warburton 🇺🇦 #FreeUkraine @philosophybites]

‘I don’t want Ukraine’s history to be a legend about 300 Spartans. I want peace.’ Zelensky https://t.co/bELxATOSOt

[QMC Philosophy @qmcphilosophy]

Thich Nhat Hanh: 'Father of mindfulness' Buddhist monk dies aged 95 - BBC News https://t.co/kNkl6irpCg

[Thich Nhat Hanh @thichnhathanh]

The International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism announces that our beloved teacher Thich Nhat Hanh passed away peacefully at Từ Hiếu Temple in Huế, Vietnam, at 00:00hrs on 22nd January, 2022, at the age of 95. #thichnhathanh #Buddhism

[Gregg Caruso @GreggDCaruso]

Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Zen Master, Dies at 95 - Tricycle https://t.co/Fb4aTamxZW

[QMC Philosophy @qmcphilosophy]

Thich Nhat Hanh: 'Father of mindfulness' Buddhist monk dies aged 95 - BBC News https://t.co/kNkl6irpCg

[QMC Philosophy @qmcphilosophy]

Most UK adults don’t know key details of the Holocaust – how it has been taught in schools may explain why - The Conversation UK https://t.co/4mhFK2Dwzp

[Motivation @quoteism]

“Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life.”
- Buddha

[Gregg Caruso @GreggDCaruso]

Plato: The perfect society would be ruled by philosopher-kings/queens

Skeptic: Have you ever seen philosophers gather in a hotel lobby at a conference trying to figure out where to eat and how to get everyone there?

[Philosophy Quotes @Philosophy_Qu]

"Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience."

- Paulo Coelho

[The Royal Institute of Philosophy @RIPhilo]

*Today at 8.30pm - free to all*

We're counting down the hours until tonight's don't-miss talk from Harvard's Prof Richard Moran on 'The Philosophical Retreat to the Here and Now' (Should we abandon attachments to the past and future?)

Who's joining us?
https://t.co/D7rL18aFgu

[Incunabula @incunabula]

THE JESUS SUTRAS
On 25 June 1900, a Taoist named Wang Yuanlu came across a walled-up cave behind a Buddhist temple in Dunhuang, China. Later deemed the “Library Cave” this secret space held 1000s of scrolls from between the 7th century & when it had been sealed up in 1000 CE. 1/

[Queen Mary's College @qmcollege]

Huge congratulations to QMC teachers Ann, Lyn, Lou (and friend Lorna) who climbed Snowdon on Saturday. In doing so they raised an incredible £2000 for @MindCharity! #MentalHealthAwareness #teachers #charityfundraising