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Philosophy Matters is for people who think deeply about the big questions in life and about the universe. Does God exist? Is morality subjective? How do we sort genuine knowledge from mere opinion? How are our minds related to our brains? Is this world just an illusion? If these are the kinds of questions that bug you, then join this Meetup. We discuss questions in all areas of philosophy: ethics, epistemology, logic and metaphysics.
We are called 'Philosophy Matters' because we are also deeply interested in questions that impact our daily lives. Are we obligated to help people in far away countries? Is abortion ever permissible? What form of democracy works best? Should we teach creationism in our schools? Come and join our conversation at our monthly meetings. Be prepared to argue for your views and to be challenged. In this group, members are not content to simply state their opinions. In the true spirit of philosophical discourse, we back up our views with reasons, not feelings or intuition.
Note: This is a Humanists Australia Community. Participants are expected to adhere to the Humanists Australia Code of Conduct. We do not allow harassment of any kind, or promotion of any goods, services or groups unrelated to the purposes of this group (except by prior permission of the organisers).
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Demystifying Morality: What Traffic Laws Teach Us About Ethics
·OnlineOnlineWhat if understanding right and wrong didn't require believing in divine commands or mysterious cosmic forces? In this talk, Leslie Allan makes a compelling case that moral laws work just like traffic laws—they're human-created systems designed to help us live together safely and productively. The insight from this analogy? Just as we don't need supernatural explanations for why we should stop at red lights, we don't need them for why we shouldn't lie, steal or harm others. Both systems emerge from our shared need to cooperate and thrive. This down-to-earth approach makes morality accessible to everyone, regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs. It's grounded in what we all share: our common humanity, interdependence and capacity for reasoned cooperation.
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