Links
Mill Philosophy Circle
This circle focuses not just on the famous philosopher and politician J.S. Mill but also on his highly intelligent, feminist and philosopher wife Harriet as well as his intellectual father James Mill who he didn't always agree with, philosophically speaking, but who nevertheless had a huge impact on him, as did Jeremy Bentham, without whom the Mill family would never have made their mark in the world. In turn, JS Mill hugely influenced his secular godson, Bertrand Russell. Follow the website for updates for this circle. On the Spaces wix app, you can also participate in the forum discussions and join the dedicated groups that are part of this umbrella Mill Circle: JS Mill Circle; Harriet Mill Circle; James Mill Circle; Bertrand Russell Circle. Everything is free to join and all educational resources are open access. Website link below 👇
The Feminist Margaret Cavendish Circle
This circle explores the length and breadth of Margaret Cavendish's plays, poems, novels, orations, scientific and political writings, uncovering the philosophy that lies within them. Follow the website for updates for this circle. Participate in the forum discussions and join the dedicated group via the Spaces wix app. Website link below 👇
Foucault Circle
This circle explores the writings of the iconic French gay Philosopher, Michel Foucault, who wrote on a variety of subjects, including sexuality, power, psychology, sociology and aesthetics. Follow the website for updates on this circle and more. Participate in the forum discussions and join the specialised Foucault group via the Spaces wix app. Everything is free to join and all educational resources are open access. Website link below 👇
Hume & Shepherd Circle
The focus of this circle is the response of Mary Shepherd in her Treatises to topics in Hume's philosophy. For a broader view and a fuller discussion of Hume, see the HuPhilosophy Circle for an overview (Humanist, Freethinker Philosophy Circle) and my blog on Hume and related philosophers for a more in depth look. Everything is free to join and all educational resources are open access. Link below 👇
Humanist Freethinker Philosophy Circle
HuPhilosophy stands for Humanist Philosophy but this circle is broader than this, encompassing non-religious philosophy in general as well as scepticism and freethinking. It's an educational platform and community that spans philosophers & a wide range of topics, schools of thought and methodology. You can join for free by following the website for regular updates and becoming a member of the dedicated wix app group, where you can participate and share your thoughts, although all discussions will be from a non-religious, freethinking point of view. This circle and website is about a huge range of philosophers who are non-religious, for example agnostic, ignostic, atheist, secularist, humanistic, or simply those who don't subscribe to any particular religious dogma or doctrine. Some of these intersect with other identities, such as Humanistic Judaism. It also explores non-religious approaches to philosophy, methodology and philosophical argumentation in itself, as schools of thought and a distinct philosophical approach. Secular, Humanistic (Judaism), Freethinking, Agnostic, and Sceptical Philosophy are all philosophical approaches I identify with myself as a philosopher and where I place myself in philosophical tradition. Non-religious, freethinking philosophy is something I feel is lacking on degree courses, philosophy research, publishing and academic conferences. Topics in this circle and on this educational/ philosophy community platform will include atheistic, ignostic and agnostic approaches to religion; scepticism; humanistic approaches to ethics and empathy; scientific approaches to philosophy. This is a group that is predominantly about contemporary philosophy and contemporary philosophers, although it is not era specific and includes philosophers of any century, country and identity. It's intended as a designated international/global, free space for non-religious, freethinkers, both philosophers & those with an interest in philosophy. Everything is free to join and all educational resources are open access. Website link below 👇
Jewish Circle
The Jewish Circle is an educational platform and group you can join for free. Jewish Circle is linked to my blog 'Jewish Philosophers in the History of Philosophy' but is more interdisciplinary. For instance, additional areas of interest include the forgotten composers of the Holocaust and even some obscure history, such as the Jewish history on the Isle of Man. I founded this Circle after October 7th and after the prolific heartlessness which followed towards both Jews around the world as well as Israel which has shocked the Jewish community. How is this possible, given that Holocaust education has been the best and most detailed it's ever been? Yet numerous tropes and distorted arguments are constantly perpetuated. Where is the respect for Jews as an equal part of our humanity? Where is the empathy when they suffer? This Circle is run in accordance with the IHRA definition and concept of what constitutes anti-Semitism, including when anti-Zionism and anti-Israel comments fall foul of anti-Semitism. Jewish Circle tries to be an educational, safe space for Jews and Jewish allies to learn about and discuss and embrace all things Jewish. Website link below 👇
OH HEY, FOR BEST VIEWING, YOU'LL NEED TO TURN YOUR PHONE