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Hume’s Skepticism: Can We Truly Know Anything for Certain? Dive into David Hume’s Empiricist Philosophy and His Radical Doubts About Causation, Induction, and the Existence of the Self, Exploring How His Skepticism Challenged Traditional Notions of Knowledge and Reason and Influenced Future Philosophers.

Hume's Skepticism: Can We Truly Know Anything for Certain? 🤯 (A Lecture in Radical Doubt & the Power of the Shiny Object) (Image: A cartoon Hume raising an eyebrow with…
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Christmas Folklore Around the World: From Santa Claus to Krampus and Beyond – Explore the Varied and Fascinating Christmas Traditions, Figures, and Beliefs From Different Cultures, Revealing How a Single Holiday is Celebrated with Unique Customs, Legendary Characters (Benevolent and Punitive), and Symbolic Meanings Reflecting Local Histories and Values.

Christmas Folklore Around the World: From Santa Claus to Krampus and Beyond! 🎄🌍 (Lecture Starts - please silence your reindeer and put away your gingerbread phones!) Good evening, festive friends,…
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Easter Folklore: Eggs, Bunnies, and Spring Rituals of Renewal – Explore the Diverse Folklore and Customs Associated with Easter Around the World, Blending Christian Traditions (Resurrection) with Older Pagan Rituals Celebrating Spring, Fertility (Eggs, Bunnies), and Renewal of Life After Winter, Creating a Rich Tapestry of Belief and Celebration.

Easter Folklore: Eggs, Bunnies, and Spring Rituals of Renewal (A Lecture by Professor Henrietta "Henny" Bumble, Ph.D. - Expert in Obscure Holidays & Confectionery) (Professor Bumble bustles onto the stage,…
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Kant’s Categorical Imperative: Doing the Right Thing Because It’s the Right Thing to Do – Explore Immanuel Kant’s Deontological Ethics and His Idea of a Universal Moral Law Derived from Reason, Examining His Concept of Duty and the Importance of Acting Based on Principles That Could Apply to Everyone, Everywhere.

Kant's Categorical Imperative: Doing the Right Thing Because It's the Right Thing to Do 🧠✨ (A Lecture Exploring Immanuel Kant's Deontological Ethics) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Today we're…
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Halloween Folklore: From Ancient Samhain to Modern Trick-or-Treat – Dive into the Rich History and Diverse Folklore of Halloween, Exploring Its Roots in Ancient Celtic Festivals (Samhain), Practices to Ward Off Spirits, and the Evolution of Customs Like Trick-or-Treating, Costume Wearing, and Jack-o’-Lanterns, Blending the Sacred and the Playful.

Halloween Folklore: From Ancient Samhain to Modern Trick-or-Treat – A Spooktacular Deep Dive 🎃👻 (A Lecture in Disguise) Welcome, dear scholars of the spooky! Tonight, we embark on a thrilling…
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Nietzsche and the Death of God: What Happens When Traditional Morality Crumbles? Unpack Friedrich Nietzsche’s Radical Philosophy and His Proclamation That the Concept of God Was Becoming Irrelevant in Modern Society, Exploring the Implications for Morality, Nihilism, and the Challenge of Creating New Values in a Meaningless Universe.

Nietzsche and the Death of God: What Happens When Traditional Morality Crumbles? 💀💥 Welcome, everyone, to today's lecture – a deep dive into the philosophical abyss! We're tackling one of…
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Horseshoes: Hanging for Good Fortune and Protection – Explore the Ancient Beliefs About Horseshoes as Symbols of Good Luck and Protection, Often Hung Above Doorways to Ward Off Evil Spirits and Bring Good Fortune, and the Various Traditions and Superstitions Associated with Their Placement and Orientation (Which Way Should the Open End Face?).

Horseshoes: Hanging for Good Fortune and Protection – Explore the Ancient Beliefs (A Lecture on Iron, Luck, and the Art of Doorway Decor) (Professor Erasmus "Rusty" Nailsworth, PhD, (Honorary) in…
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The Problem of Evil: Why Does Suffering Exist in a World (Potentially) Created by a Good Power? Explore the Philosophical and Theological Challenge of Reconciling the Existence of Evil and Suffering with the Idea of an All-Powerful and All-Good Deity, Examining Various Attempts to Address This Enduring Question.

The Problem of Evil: Why Does Suffering Exist in a World (Potentially) Created by a Good Power? 🧙‍♂️🤔 (A Lecture in Slightly Organized Chaos) Welcome, my astute and probably caffeine-fueled…
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Four-Leaf Clovers: Symbols of Luck and Rare Finds in Nature – Explore the Folklore Surrounding the Four-Leaf Clover as a Potent Symbol of Good Luck and the Rarity That Makes Finding One Seem Fortuitous, Connecting Nature, Chance, and the Desire for Good Fortune in a Small, Recognizable Symbol.

Four-Leaf Clovers: Symbols of Luck and Rare Finds in Nature 🍀 (A Lecture on Leprechauns, Luck, and Leafy Anomalies) Welcome, everyone, to today’s lecture, a deep dive into the verdant…
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Wishing Wells: Dropping Coins and Making Desires Known – Explore the Ancient and Enduring Tradition of Wishing Wells, Holy Wells, and Other Bodies of Water as Places for Making Wishes and Offerings, Uncovering Ancient Beliefs About Water Spirits, Deities, and the Power of Offerings to Influence Fate and Bring About Desired Outcomes.

Wishing Wells: Dropping Coins and Making Desires Known - A Lecture on Hopes, Holy Water, and Hubris 💰💧✨ (Slide 1: Title Slide - Image: A picturesque wishing well with shimmering…