Stephen Law

I am looking for a theologian, probably, to participate in an event on scientism, non-overlapping magesteria, etc. on June 8th, with Peter Atkins and philosopher David Papineau. Any suggestions? A woman contributor would be especially welcome given it's all guys at the moment.

This chapter never made it into the final version of my children's book The Outer Limits (vol 2 of The Philosophy Files, now part of The Complete Philosophy Files). For Whittermarsh Jr. 4. The Mirror Puzzle Sometimes it is the things that are most familiar to us that turn out to be the most deeply puzzling. Take mirrors, for example. How many times do you see yourself reflected in a mirror each day? 1.ILLUSTRATE: BOY LOOKING INTO A MIRROR At least ten or twenty times, I should think. Most of us never stop to think about what we see. But, as you are about to discover, mirrors are very strange and puzzling things. An adventure in the mirror Aisha and Kobir are visiting Kobir’s auntie. Auntie Anaximander lives in an enormous, fusty old house deep in the moors. 2. THE BIG SPOOKY HOUSE IN THE MOORS. LIGHTNING. It’s a wild and stormy night and the phone and power lines are down. Auntie Anaximander has gone off in her car to report the powercut leaving

  Superstition and Rationalism – the Indian battleground Full details here . When? Monday, March 25 2013 at 7:30PM Download iCalendar file (e.g. import to Outlook or Google Calendar) Where? Wig and Pen 9 - 13 George Street Oxford OX1 2AU We use the upstairs function room. To find it, go up the spiral staircase - then look for the door immediately opposite you. Go through, up another flight of stairs and you will find us. There is a bar up here and it will be open, so no need to spill your pint on the spiral stairs. If you want to eat in the function room then you have to order your food downstairs and then carry it up yourself. Step-free access is available. Who? Sanal Edamaruku What's the talk about? Sanal Edamaruku has been a force for reason all his life. As president of the Indian Rationalist Association he’s continually challenged the gurus and godmen who have

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It works for cats too... Tricks of the Mind Come and hear leading experts explain how our minds can distort and deceive, including how they often play a role in generating a wide range of paranormal experiences. Discussion will include magic, time distortion, hypnotism and past-life regression. Presented by Centre for Inquiry UK and Conway Hall. Organized and introduced by Stephen Law. Book signings and shop. Saturday, 30th March 2013. Venue: Conway Hall (main hall), 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, WC1R 4RL London (nearest tube Holborn). 10.30am registration (speakers at 11-1, 2-4pm). Ends 4pm. Tickets £10 on door (£5 student concession) (and from BHA website shortly) Daniela Rudloff: Mental ‘Short-Cuts’ - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 11.00 Can we trust our eyes? Why does a footballer’s performance usually drop right after they’ve been sold to a high-paying football club? What exactly is “anchoring”, and why are we doing it on dry land?

I am currently appearing on several episodes of "Closer to Truth", the TV series on Cosmos, Consciousness and God. The series goes out in the US and elsewhere and features very many high-profile academics. I was flattered to be included. Online clips of me on the following topics can be found here (click on titles to view): Can God Face Up to Evil? (Stephen Law) Is Atheism a New Faith? (Stephen Law) Atheism's Arguments Against God (Stephen Law) Diverse Arguments for God (Stephen Law) How Should Religion Talk to Science? (Stephen Law) Why Anything at All? (Stephen Law) How Belief Systems Work (Stephen Law) What is Ultimate Reality? (Stephen Law) How does Personal Identity Persist Through Time? (Stephen Law) Anything Non-physical about the Mind? (Stephen Law) Is Consciousness an Illusion? (Stephen Law)

Someone has stolen my blog content and mixed their own stuff into it here: http://elbalonenvenenado.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/top-philosophy-blog-apparently.html not sure what I can do about it. Suggestions?

The videos are here .

Tricks of the Mind Come and hear some of the world’s leading experts explain how our minds can distort and deceive, including how they often play a role in generating a wide range of paranormal experiences. Discussion will include magic, time distortion, hypnotism and past-life regression. Presented by Centre for Inquiry UK and Conway Hall. Organized and introduced by Stephen Law. Book signings and shop. Saturday, 30th March 2013. Venue: Conway Hall (main hall), 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, WC1R 4RL London (nearest tube Holborn). 10.30am registration (speakers at 11-1, 2-4pm). Ends 4pm. Tickets £10 on door (£5 student concession) (and from BHA website shortly) Daniela Rudloff: Mental ‘Short-Cuts’ - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 11.00 Can we trust our eyes? Why does a footballer’s performance usually drop right after they’ve been sold to a high-paying football club? What exactly is “anchoring”, and why are we doing it on dry land? Daniela Rud