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i don't think there's a particularly strong correlation between having regimented daily writing time and being a productive writer, but i do think there's a very strong correlation between having regimented daily writing time and producing guides to productive writing
October 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Delighted to see this, and hugely honoured and grateful that royalties from Mackie’s last book will go to Philosophy in Prison ( check it out at philosophyinprison.com ) Thank you to the editors and to Hilary and David for their generosity. #philsky
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
global.oup.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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Two of my wonderful Leeds colleagues have new Cambridge Elements out and free to access for the next 4 weeks!

Kal Kalewold (@kkale.bsky.social) on Metaphysics of Race: www.cambridge.org/core/element...

Al Wilson (with Amanda Bryant) on Modal Naturalism: www.cambridge.org/core/element...

#philsky
Metaphysics of Race
Cambridge Core - Philosophy: General Interest - Metaphysics of Race
www.cambridge.org
December 6, 2024 at 1:42 PM
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Resources for philosophers on Bluesky (updated)

1. Starter packs
go.bsky.app/kiKSKZ (individuals)
go.bsky.app/RMuQBg3 (orgs)

2. Philosophy feeds
bsky.app/profile/did:... – uses #philosophy, #PhilSky & other common hashtags
(see profile for others)

3. List of philosophers
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 25, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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Average virtue theorist

(jk I love you guys 😉)
ChatGPT's values, according to ChatGPT:
November 27, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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"Israeli food manufacturer Strauss Group is divesting its 50 percent stake in Sabra Obela, the maker of hummus...it has grappled with increased competition as US superstores were looking to diversify hummus offerings, and heightened anti-Israel sentiment."

www.timesofisrael.com/strauss-dive...
Strauss divests stake in Sabra US hummus venture to PepsiCo for $244 million
Food manufacturer sells holding in joint venture after declining sales, amid fierce competition and an uptick in the anti-Israel boycott campaign in the US
www.timesofisrael.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:45 AM
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November 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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Most found to be refugees. UK kept refugees in way designed to humiliate, isolate and deprive of hope. Sole purpose of this abuse of human rights was for politicians to demonstrate "toughness" to the media and electorate. (Being "tough" here is actually being too weak to stand up for what is right.)
Final asylum seekers have now left the Bibby Stockholm
Most claims from 400 men on vessel moored in Portland, Dorset have been processed, with majority accepted
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:20 AM