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How to Think Like a Philosopher (Bristol, February 2023)



On Monday 20th February 2023 I will join Julian Baggini for a Salon event at St George's Bristol, entitled "How to to think like a philosopher" and hosted by Bristol Ideas. 

Is it problematic to question everything? Are modesty and self-scrutiny important for thinking well? 

Here is the podcast if you want to learn more:




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