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Where to start reading philosophy?

  • Written by: Patrick Stokes, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Deakin University
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Philosophy can seem a daunting subject in which to dabble. But there are many wonderful books on philosophy that tackle big ideas without requiring a PhD to digest.

Here are some top picks for summer reading material from philosophers across Australia.


Shame and Necessity

by Bernard Williams

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After a...

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The off-topic Conversation #114

  • Written by: Cory Zanoni, Community Manager, The Conversation

Welcome to The Conversation’s off-topic space. We’ve set this up as the place where you can discuss anything that isn’t related to a specific article. Please feel free to use this space to get to know each other and talk about news elsewhere and whatever else strikes your fancy.

This is also an opportunity to discuss broader...

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Vital Signs: economic game changers to watch for in 2017

  • Written by: Richard Holden, Professor of Economics and PLuS Alliance Fellow, UNSW Australia
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Vital Signs is a weekly economic wrap from UNSW economics professor and Harvard PhD Richard Holden (@profholden). Vital Signs aims to contextualise weekly economic events and cut through the noise of the data affecting global economies.

This week: The year that was and what it might mean for 2017.


2016 was not a boring year. In fact, it was...

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Lessons in trust from America's experience with electronic voting

  • Written by: Roland Wen, Visiting Fellow, UNSW Australia
imageWhat’s missing for elections using technology are careful transparency and scrutiny measures to help mitigate risks and build trust.Reuters/Charles Mostoller

This article was co-authored by Ian Brightwell, former director of IT at the New South Wales Electoral Commission.


It reads like a Hollywood movie. Elite hackers, allegedly sponsored by...

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