Tutor information
Stephen Law
Stephen Law is a Departmental Lecturer in Philosophy and Director of the Certificate of Higher Education at OUDCE. His research focuses on the philosophy of mind, language, metaphysics and on philosophy of religion. He also writes many accessible online articles and edits the Royal Institute of Philosophy journal THINK: Philosophy for Everyone.
Courses
Exploring some of the most important developments in the philosophy of language and their extraordinary and revolutionary consequences.
An accessible introduction to some key philosophical puzzles about science. How does science progress? What distinguishes science from pseudoscience? And what is a scientific explanation? Six lectures with Dr Stephen Law. Watch online or in person.
How can consciousness and meaning be accommodated in a purely natural, material world? Leading materialist philosopher Professor David Papineau outlines and defends his views on mind and meaning. Watch online or join us in Oxford.
This course introduces many of the key arguments for and against the existence of God, and includes explorations of some cutting-edge work, including sceptical theism and the cognitive science of religion. No previous knowledge is required.
Exploring ten particularly fascinating philosophical issues through the lens of key philosophers and their arguments. No previous knowledge required.
What rights do we have over our own bodies? Is it morally acceptable to circumcise young children, perform abortions or compel people to vaccinate? This event with leading philosophers and researchers will explore these and other philosophical puzzles.
A philosophical exploration of the relationship between minds and brains, focusing on the ‘hard problem’ of consciousness.