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New Books in Intellectual HistoryRussell Blackford, "How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration" (Bloomsbury, 2023)Liberalism is in trouble. As a set of ideas, it has lost much of its historical authority in guiding public policy and personal behaviour. In this post-liberal climate, Russell Blackford asks whether liberalism is truly over.How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration (Bloomsbury, 2023) examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration (religious and otherwise), individual liberty and freedom of speech are frequently dismissed as outdated or twisted to support conservative policies. Blackford traces the lineage of liberalism from problems of toleration that emerged when Christianity triumphed in the l...2025-04-281h 20
New Books in Political ScienceRussell Blackford, "How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration" (Bloomsbury, 2023)Liberalism is in trouble. As a set of ideas, it has lost much of its historical authority in guiding public policy and personal behaviour. In this post-liberal climate, Russell Blackford asks whether liberalism is truly over.How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration (Bloomsbury, 2023) examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration (religious and otherwise), individual liberty and freedom of speech are frequently dismissed as outdated or twisted to support conservative policies. Blackford traces the lineage of liberalism from problems of toleration that emerged when Christianity triumphed in the l...2025-04-261h 20
New Books in American PoliticsRussell Blackford, "How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration" (Bloomsbury, 2023)Liberalism is in trouble. As a set of ideas, it has lost much of its historical authority in guiding public policy and personal behaviour. In this post-liberal climate, Russell Blackford asks whether liberalism is truly over.How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration (Bloomsbury, 2023) examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration (religious and otherwise), individual liberty and freedom of speech are frequently dismissed as outdated or twisted to support conservative policies. Blackford traces the lineage of liberalism from problems of toleration that emerged when Christianity triumphed in the l...2025-04-251h 20
New Books in European PoliticsRussell Blackford, "How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration" (Bloomsbury, 2023)Liberalism is in trouble. As a set of ideas, it has lost much of its historical authority in guiding public policy and personal behaviour. In this post-liberal climate, Russell Blackford asks whether liberalism is truly over.How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration (Bloomsbury, 2023) examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration (religious and otherwise), individual liberty and freedom of speech are frequently dismissed as outdated or twisted to support conservative policies. Blackford traces the lineage of liberalism from problems of toleration that emerged when Christianity triumphed in the l...2025-04-251h 17
New Books in Critical TheoryRussell Blackford, "How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration" (Bloomsbury, 2023)Liberalism is in trouble. As a set of ideas, it has lost much of its historical authority in guiding public policy and personal behaviour. In this post-liberal climate, Russell Blackford asks whether liberalism is truly over.How We Became Post-Liberal: The Rise and Fall of Toleration (Bloomsbury, 2023) examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration (religious and otherwise), individual liberty and freedom of speech are frequently dismissed as outdated or twisted to support conservative policies. Blackford traces the lineage of liberalism from problems of toleration that emerged when Christianity triumphed in the l...2025-04-251h 20
Free Inquiry Audio EditionOur Ministries of Truth by Russell BlackfordRussell Blackford critiques government-driven efforts to combat misinformation, warning that such laws can turn digital platforms into "ministries of truth," suppressing dissent and entrenching ideological orthodoxy. While he acknowledges the dangers of unchecked misinformation, he advocates for ethical self-regulation and informed public discourse as more democratic alternatives, albeit challenging in polarized societies. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://secularhumanism.org/2024/11/our-ministries-of-truth/ About the Author: Russell Blackford is a conjoint senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Newcastle (Australia) and a regular columnist for Free Inquiry. His latest book, The...2024-11-2607 min
Mona Lisa OverpodMLOP 12: Cyberpunk Short Stories of HorrorWelcome to Mona Lisa Overpod, the show that asks the question "What is cyberpunk?" On each episode, hosts Ka1iban and author Lyda Morehouse dive into the genre that helped define sci-fi fiction in '80s and they break down its themes which remain relevant to our lives in the 21st century. Pull on your mirrorshades, jack into the matrix, and start your run with us today!Just in time for Halloween *cough* we're talking about a selection of spooky short stories of the cyberpunk persuasion. As a sub-genre of science fiction, cyberpunk generally lacks the ghouls and...2024-11-132h 00
Newcastle Writers FestivalRussell Blackford – The Rise and Fall of TolerationIn his new book, How We Became Post-Liberal, Newcastle philosopher and legal scholar Russell Blackford examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration, individual liberty and freedom of speech are frequently dismissed to support conservative policies. He speaks to The Ethics Centre's Simon Longstaff about why liberalism’s ideas and language are still worth saving. This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of...2024-09-041h 03
Free Inquiry Audio EditionTaboos in Psychology by Russell Blackford Free Inquiry Audio Edition is a production of Free Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry. About the Author: Russell Blackford is a conjoint senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Newcastle (Australia) and a regular columnist for Free Inquiry. His latest book, The Tyranny of Opinion: Conformity and the Future of Liberalism (2019), is published by Bloomsbury Academic. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://secularhumanism.org/2024/07/taboos-in-psychology/ Subscribe to Free Inquiry: https://secularhumanism.org/subscribe/ 2024-08-0207 min
The Podcast For InquiryLiberalism a post-liberal world, with Russell BlackfordRussell Blackford (@Metamagician) is a philosopher, literary critic, and widely published author. Russell talks about how the philosophical principle of Liberalism runs through his two most recent books, The Tyranny of Opinion and How We Became Post-Liberal. Our conversation starts with a definition of how Liberalism emerged over the past few centuries, and delves into two of its core concepts: free speech and toleration. We also discuss how group dynamics can lead to polarization and how society can return to liberal values. Podcast for Inquiry is hosted by Leslie Rosenblood and brought to you by the Centre fo...2024-01-101h 29
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowSNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford takes your calls, Cross Question & how do we tackle gambling addiction?SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford takes your calls, Cross Question & how do we tackle gambling addiction?
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Flick Drummond, Leader of the Green Party in the London Assembly Caroline Russell, broadcaster Steve Richards & businessman Lance Forman2022-11-232h 15
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Idiossincrasia AfricanaEP.80 - Pílula Vermelha (Part. @rony_silves_moreno)↪GoFund.Me (Donativos para o Evento ao Vivo):
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Neste episódio, tivemos Rony Silves trouxe o que nos tempos de hoje é considerado como o conceito da Pilula Vermelha.
A pílula vermelha e seu oposto, a pílula azul, são símbolos da cultura popular que representam a escolha entre abraçar a verdade às vezes dolorosa (vermelha) e a ignorância abençoada (azul).
Os termos, popularizados na cultura da ficção científica, vêm do filme Matrix (1999). Nele, o protagonista Ne...2021-11-062h 02
Newcastle Writers FestivalA. C. Grayling - The Frontiers of KnowledgeEminent British philosopher A. C. Grayling discusses the fields of knowledge that have opened up with new methods and tools of inquiry – including cutting-edge physics, humanity’s very ancient history before Greece and Rome, and what we now know about the mind and the brain. Hosted by Newcastle philosopher and author Russell Blackford. The Frontiers of Knowledge: What We Now Know About Science, History, and the Mind is published by Penguin Random House Australia. Buy your copy from the Festival's bookstore, MacLean's Booksellers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-2654 min
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Title: Science Fiction and the Moral Imagination: Visions, Minds, Ethics
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In this highly original audiobook, Russell Blackford discusses the intersection of science fiction and humanity’s moral imagination. With the rise of science and technology in the nineteenth century, and our continually improving understanding of the cosmos, writers and thinkers soon began to imagine futures greatly different from the present. Science fiction was...2021-05-048h 42
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Author: Russell Blackford
Narrator: John Lescault
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Length: 8 hours 42 minutes
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Genres: Astronomy & Physics
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In this highly original audiobook, Russell Blackford discusses the intersection of science fiction and humanity’s moral imagination. With the rise of science and technology in the nineteenth century, and our continually improving understanding of the cosmos, writers and thinkers soon began to imagine futures greatly different from the present. Science fiction was...2021-05-048h 42
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Title: Science Fiction and the Moral Imagination: Visions, Minds, Ethics
Author: Russell Blackford
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In this highly original audiobook, Russell Blackford discusses the intersection of science fiction and humanitys moral imagination. With the rise of science and technology in the nineteenth century, and our continually improving understanding of the cosmos, writers and thinkers soon began to imagine futures greatly different from the present. Science fiction...2021-05-048h 42
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Title: Science Fiction and the Moral Imagination: Visions, Minds, Ethics
Series: Part of The Science and Fiction Series
Author: Russell Blackford
Narrator: John Lescault
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 42 minutes
Release date: May 4, 2021
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
In this highly original audiobook, Russell Blackford discusses the intersection of science fiction and humanity’s moral imagination. With the rise of science and technology in the nineteenth century, and our continually improving understanding of the cosmos, writers and thinkers soon began to imagine futures greatly different from the present. Science fiction was...2021-05-048h 42
Plato's CaveEp. 11 - Russell Blackford: Philosophy's FutureIn this episode, I speak with the Philosopher Russell Blackford about his edited book with Damien Broderick on the problems of philosophical progress, pop-philosophy, academic isolation, interdisciplinary work, and more. This was a wonderful insight on the niche details of the field, and will be of interest to both PhD's and fans of philosophy alike.
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MeaningofLife.tv: SophiaThe Tyranny of Opinion (Daniel Kaufman & Russell Blackford)Russell’s book, The Tyranny of Opinion: Conformity and the Future of Liberalism ... Preserving the liberal tradition ... Can the genie of stakes-inflation be put back in the bottle? ... Dan: Woke illiberalism is a kind of luxury ... Russell’s recommendations for keeping the liberal tradition alive ... The role of legislation and institutions in tamping down illiberalism ...2020-07-2600 minMeaningofLife.tv: SophiaThe Tyranny of Opinion (Daniel Kaufman & Russell Blackford)Russell’s book, The Tyranny of Opinion: Conformity and the Future of Liberalism ... Preserving the liberal tradition ... Can the genie of stakes-inflation be put back in the bottle? ... Dan: Woke illiberalism is a kind of luxury ... Russell’s recommendations for keeping the liberal tradition alive ... The role of legislation and institutions in tamping down illiberalism ...2020-07-2600 minMeaningofLife.tv: SophiaThe Tyranny of Opinion (Daniel Kaufman & Russell Blackford)Russell’s book, The Tyranny of Opinion: Conformity and the Future of Liberalism ... Preserving the liberal tradition ... Can the genie of stakes-inflation be put back in the bottle? ... Dan: Woke illiberalism is a kind of luxury ... Russell’s recommendations for keeping the liberal tradition alive ... The role of legislation and institutions in tamping down illiberalism ...2020-07-2600 min
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Title: 50 Great Myths About Atheism
Author: Russell Blackford, Udo Schüklenk
Narrator: Tim Andres Pabon
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:39:22
Language: English
Release date: 08-01-17
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Atheism, Naturopathy & New Age
Summary:
Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating audiobook bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name.
An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over r...2017-08-0110h 39
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Author: Udo Schüklenk, Russell Blackford
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Length: 10 hours 39 minutes
Release date: August 1, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Atheism
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Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating audiobook bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name. An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious belief Teaches critical thinking s...2017-08-0110h 39Get Hooked On Your Day With A Thrilling Full Audiobook.50 Great Myths About Atheism by Udo Schüklenk, Russell BlackfordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/300715to listen full audiobooks.
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Release date: August 1, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
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Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating audiobook bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name. An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious belief Teaches critical t...2017-08-0110h 39Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Atheism50 Great Myths About Atheism by Udo Schüklenk, Russell BlackfordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/300715to listen full audiobooks.
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Length: 10 hours 39 minutes
Release date: August 1, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Atheism
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Author: Udo Schüklenk, Russell Blackford
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes
Release date: August 1, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
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Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating audiobook bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name. An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious belief Teaches critical t...2017-08-0110h 39
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Author: Russell Blackford, Udo Schüklenk
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Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought
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Far Fetched FablesFar Fetched Fables No. 94 Russell Blackford“Manannan’s Children” by Russell Blackford
(Originally published in Dreaming Again.)
Vain gaiety, vain battle, vain repose…
— W.B. Yeats
They’d chased a deer, which had bolted in terror from the forest, then run to a round grassy hill and vanished over the top. At the top of the hill, Finn and Oisin pulled back on their horses’ reins and wrapped their heavy cloaks more tightly against the bitter cold wind from the sea. Down on the shore was a lady, also on horseback, with the lapping waves...2016-02-1600 min
Hunting Humbug 101Episode 0027: Talking skepticallyIn this episode we discuss some approaches to talking to people as a skeptic.Readings from the book: Seekers after truthSocratic methodClips we discuss are:Politics with Michelle Grattan - Brian SchmidtSkeptics’ guide to the universeOther relevant stuff:Dunning-KrugerRussell Blackford’s post about the Sam Harris vs Bruce Schnier debateDirect download here: https://ia802506.us.archive.org/3/items/HH101/HH101e0027.mp3 The Second (eBook) Edition of Humbug! is available for about US$3.99 from: Amazon (Kindle)Google Play Apple iBooksLULU (DRM free ePub)2015-05-2349 min
The Skeptic Canary ShowEp36 – Russell Blackford – Skeptic Canary ShowIn this episode your regular hosts were joined by Dr Russell Blackford to discuss skepticism, atheism, and of course his latest book “50 Great Myths About Atheism”. Enjoy! 50 Great Myths About Atheism on Amazon The Hellfire Club – Russell Blackford’s Blog at Skeptic Ink2013-12-0600 min
Point of InquiryWarren Bonett - Down Under ReasonHost: Karen Stollznow
Warren Bonett is a skeptic, author and an independent bookseller. Warren wanted to become actively involved in critical thinking without joining an organization or becoming an –ism, so he opened "Embiggen Books". This is a unique store specializing in skeptical and science titles... right in the middle of a New Age township. He has been told that his store has "great feng shui."
In this interview with Karen Stollznow, Warren recommends books for those who are new to skepticism, and suggests titles to introduce children to science and critical thinking.
Wa...2010-10-2935 minPoint of InquiryWarren Bonett - Down Under ReasonHost: Karen Stollznow
Warren Bonett is a skeptic, author and an independent bookseller. Warren wanted to become actively involved in critical thinking without joining an organization or becoming an –ism, so he opened "Embiggen Books". This is a unique store specializing in skeptical and science titles... right in the middle of a New Age township. He has been told that his store has "great feng shui."
In this interview with Karen Stollznow, Warren recommends books for those who are new to skepticism, and suggests titles to introduce children to science and critical thinking.
Wa...2010-10-2935 min
Big Picture ScienceEarth: A Century HenceHumans have not gone unnoticed on this planet. We’ve left our mark with technology, agriculture, architecture, and a growing carbon footprint. But where is this trajectory headed?In the first of a two-part series: what will be lost and what will still be around 100 years from now? James Lovelock says a hotter planet will prompt mass migrations. And Cary Fowler urges us to save our seeds – the health of future farms may depend on it.Plus, from antibiotics to sewage systems: why human ingenuity ultimately saves the day.And, sure, humans will be a...2010-10-0452 min
Point of InquiryRussell Blackford - 50 Voices of DisbeliefRussell Blackford is an Australian writer, philosopher, and critic, and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Evolution and Technology. His new book, edited with Udo Schuklenk, is 50 Voices of Disbelief: Why We Are Atheists.
In this interview with D.J. Grothe, Russell Blackford explains the need for 50 Voices of Disbelief. He argues that there can be no more important question than whether religion and faith deliver on their promises. He explores whether religion will persist. He contends that religious leaders are not our society's moral leaders. He discusses a number of contributed essays in the 50 Voices collection, such as James Randi's...2009-10-0328 minPoint of InquiryRussell Blackford - 50 Voices of DisbeliefRussell Blackford is an Australian writer, philosopher, and critic, and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Evolution and Technology. His new book, edited with Udo Schuklenk, is 50 Voices of Disbelief: Why We Are Atheists.
In this interview with D.J. Grothe, Russell Blackford explains the need for 50 Voices of Disbelief. He argues that there can be no more important question than whether religion and faith deliver on their promises. He explores whether religion will persist. He contends that religious leaders are not our society's moral leaders. He discusses a number of contributed essays in the 50 Voices collection, such as James Randi's...2009-10-0328 min