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Philosophy in Secondary Schools

Presentation given at the Social Sciences conference in Christchurch, New Zealand 2009. Presentation gives a description of what Philosophy is, and how it can be taught in schools. Also points to t...
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  • Brent_Silby published this 09/29/2009
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The Grand Illusion by Brent Silby

In the past, people only had access to a small snapshot of history. They concluded that the Earth was 7000 years old and that God created all life in its current form. But this is an illusion. The ...
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  • Brent_Silby published this 07/11/2009
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Brent Silby Curriculum Vitae

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  • Brent_Silby published this 06/07/2009
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Starchild Alien or Human By Brent Silby

Essay weighs the possibility that Starchild Skull is of extraterrestrial origin against the possibility that it is a malformed human skull. The essay examines the likelihood that life exists on...
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  • Brent_Silby published this 04/28/2009
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A Christmas Question by Brent Silby

With reference to Santa Claus, this essay raises the ethical question of whether it is okay to implant false beliefs in children. The essay also draws a comparison between Santa Claus and religious...
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  • Brent_Silby published this 12/30/2008
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Who Owns Music by Brent Silby

Essay argues that people should be free to make copies of music, so long as original composer and musicians continue to get credit for their work. This essay also suggests that a new revenue model ...
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  • Brent_Silby published this 12/30/2008
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Should Parents Smack Children by Brent Silby

A law was passed in 2007 making it illegal to smack children. People are now protesting, wanting a repeal of this law. Arguments on both sides of the debate are emotive and unconvincing. In this es...
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  • Brent_Silby published this 06/24/2008
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Talk at the Release of Youth Conference Report by Brent Silby

Short talk I gave at the release of the Youth Conference Report in Christchurch city. The event was hosted at White Elephant headquarters. The report contained solutions to some of the problems fac...
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/28/2008
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Evolution of Technology by Brent Silby

Uses memetics theory to explain human creativity
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/27/2008
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Revealing the Language of Thought by Brent Silby

5 chapter e-book argues that there is no innate language of thought. The acquisition of Natural Language is all that is required to enable complex productive thinking
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/20/2008
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Wittgenstein Meaning and Representation by Brent Silby

Overview of Wittgenstein's theory
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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What is a Meme by Brent Silby

Overview of memetics
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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The Problem of Qualia by Brent Silby

Overview of the problem of Qualia
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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The Immediate Solution to the Climate Crisis by Brent Silby

Overview of some solutions to the climate change crisis
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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On the Conceivability of Zombies by Brent Silby

Are philosophical zombies logically possible? If so, do they show that conscious experience is independent from the neural activity of the brain?
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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On a Distinction Between Access and Phenomenal Consciousness by Brent Silby

Comparison between two aspects of consciousness
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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Of course we went to the moon A reply to conspiracy theories (c)Brent Silby

Article refutes conspiracy claims that NASA did not land on the moon. In this article, popular arguments are addressed. The conclusion is that NASA did, in fact, send people to the moon.
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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Memecosystems by Brent Silby

Paper describes memes and asks what kind of mind can support complex memes
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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Is the DJ an Artist

Article argues that a DJ is an artist
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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How to Structure a Mixset

Explanation of DJ mixset structure
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  • Brent_Silby published this 05/18/2008
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