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Animal Ethics: Do Animals Have Rights? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Moral Status of Animals, Asking Whether Animals Have Rights, Whether It Is Morally Permissible To Use Animals For Food, Experimentation, Or Entertainment, And Examining Different Ethical Frameworks Applied to Our Treatment of Non-Human Animals.

Animal Ethics: Do Animals Have Rights? From Bacon to Bacon (Pigs, That Is!) 🐷 (Lecture Hall, Philosophy Department, University of Life) (Professor Anya Sharma, a vibrant woman with a penchant…
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The Folklore of Goblins: Mischief and Malice – Explore The Folklore Of Goblins, Often Portrayed As Small, Grotesque, And Mischievous Or Malicious Creatures Who Live In Caves, Mines, Forests, Or Other Dark And Isolated Places, Associated With Petty Troubles, Causing Annoyance, Or Sometimes Being More Directly Dangerous, Representing Fears Of The Unknown And The Unpleasant Aspects Of The Natural Or Supernatural World.

The Folklore of Goblins: Mischief and Malice – A Lecture (Intro music: A slightly off-key, frantic jig played on a rusty fiddle) (Professor emerges from behind a cloud of dry…
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Environmental Ethics: Our Moral Responsibilities to the Natural World – Explore the Branch of Ethics That Examines The Moral Relationship Between Humans And The Natural Environment, Asking Questions About Our Obligations To Protect Nature, The Moral Status Of Animals, And The Value Of Ecosystems, Addressing Issues Of Sustainability and Conservation.

Environmental Ethics: Our Moral Responsibilities to the Natural World - A Lecture (Professor Earthy McGroundface adjusting his spectacles, a tiny potted fern perched precariously on his shoulder, clears his throat.)…
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The Folklore of Fairies: Wee Folk, Tricksters, and Their Influence – Explore The Diverse Folklore Of Fairies In Various Cultures, Often Portrayed As Small, Magical Beings Who Inhabit Hidden Realms, Possess Supernatural Powers, And Can Be Both Helpful And Harmful To Humans, Engaging In Trickery, Granting Wishes, Or Causing Misfortune, Reflecting Beliefs About Nature Spirits and Unseen Forces Interfering with Human Lives.

The Folklore of Fairies: Wee Folk, Tricksters, and Their Influence - A Lecture (Welcome music fades in and out, perhaps a whimsical Celtic tune) Alright everyone, settle in, settle in!…
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Bioethics: Philosophical Dilemmas in Life and Medicine – Explore the Branch of Ethics That Deals With Moral Questions Arising From Advances In Biology And Medicine, Including Issues Like Euthanasia, Abortion, Genetic Engineering, Cloning, And Medical Resource Allocation, Requiring Careful Philosophical Consideration.

Bioethics: Philosophical Dilemmas in Life and Medicine - A (Hopefully) Humorous & Insightful Lecture (Professor sits at the front, adjusting their glasses, a slightly manic glint in their eye. They…
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The Folklore of Elves: Magical Beings and Otherworldly Realms – Explore The Diverse And Often Complex Folklore Of Elves In European Traditions, From Their Beauty And Magical Abilities To Their Sometimes Mischievous Or Dangerous Interactions With Humans, Their Homes In Otherworldly Realms (Forests, Mounds), And Their Connection To Nature And The Supernatural World, Reflecting Beliefs About Unseen Forces.

The Folklore of Elves: Magical Beings and Otherworldly Realms (Lecture Hall Ambiance - Perhaps the faint rustling of leaves and the distant chime of fairy bells) Good evening, everyone! Or,…
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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Machines? Explore the Philosophical and Ethical Questions Surrounding the Development and Deployment of Artificial Intelligence, Including Issues Of Responsibility, Bias, Autonomy, And Whether AI Can Or Should Be Given Moral Status.

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Machines? 🤖🤔 (A Lecture on the Existential Dread and Hilarious Possibilities of Thinking Computers) Welcome, welcome, future overlords (or victims, depending on how this…
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The Folklore of Dwarves: Craftsmanship and Underground Kingdoms – Explore The Legends Of Dwarves In European Folklore, Known For Their Skill In Metallurgy, Mining, And Craftsmanship, Their Homes In Mountains And Underground Kingdoms, And Their Interactions With Humans, Often Portrayed As Industrious, Knowledgeable, And Sometimes Greedily Guarding Treasures.

The Folklore of Dwarves: Craftsmanship and Underground Kingdoms (Lecture Hall Ambiance: A crackling fireplace, faux stalactites hanging from the ceiling, and the faint scent of iron ore. A jovial professor,…
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The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? Explore the Philosophical Questions About Personal Identity, Asking What Makes A Person The Same Person Over Time, Despite Changes In Their Physical Body And Mental States, Examining Concepts Like Memory, Consciousness, And The Continuity Of Self.

The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? (A Philosophical Romp) (Professor Quentin Quibble, Chair of Existential Eccentricities, University of Utter Confusion, welcomes you to a mind-bending journey…
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The Folklore of Giants: Origins, Deeds, and Defeat – Dive Deeper Into Specific Legends Of Giants From Different Cultures And Explore Their Roles In Creation Stories (Sometimes Shaping The Landscape), Battles Against Gods Or Heroes, Their Physical Characteristics, And Their Ultimate Defeat, Representing Overwhelming Force, Ancient Power, And Challenges To Order.

The Folklore of Giants: Origins, Deeds, and Defeat – A Deep Dive (Welcome, adventurers, scholars, and lovers of the absurd! Settle in, grab a tankard of something suitably strong, and…