Category Archives: Philosophy

Lottery of Life

Posted on 2011-01-21 by Andreas Moser

From the advertising campaign “Lottery of Life” by the charity “Save the Children”: If you think that your wealth, your health, your education and your prospects in life are something that you have earned yourself, think again. Links: If you … Continue reading →

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High Expectations

Posted on 2010-12-16 by Andreas Moser

As I am studying Philosophy, I couldn’t resist to share this study that analyses the mathematical and verbal aptitudes of students in different courses and reaches – inter alia – the following conclusion: “Philosophers are the smartest humanists, physicists the … Continue reading →

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Why I hate Christmas. (Or used to.)

Posted on 2010-12-13 by Andreas Moser

This is a Christmas blog I wrote several years ago. I guess I have become calmer in the meantime. I still don’t like Christmas, but now I just ignore it. So, I wouldn’t write any longer what you will read … Continue reading →

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Update: UNESCO World Philosophy Day in Iran cancelled

Posted on 2010-11-09 by Andreas Moser

I had already commented about UNESCO’s decision to hold this year’s World Philosophy Congress in Iran and about how Iran thanked UNESCO for this. Apparently, the worldwide protest against UNESCO that ensued has had quite some effect: UNESCO has now … Continue reading →

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Education Reform, Iranian Style

Posted on 2010-10-28 by Andreas Moser

I have already written about my total lack of understanding for UNESCO’s decision to award the hosting of the 2010 World Philosophy Congress to Iran. But as so often, the Islamic Republic of Iran does not avoid providing plenty of … Continue reading →

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MA Philosophy at the Open University

Posted on 2010-10-25 by Andreas Moser

Good news: I will be a student again! I have been accepted into a programme for an MA in Philosophy to begin in January 2011. Philosophy should be both interesting and challenging enough to enable my brain and my mind … Continue reading →

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UNESCO World Philosophy Day – why in Iran?

Posted on 2010-10-11 by Andreas Moser

Since 2002, UNESCO is holding a World Philosophy Day each year in November. – That’s a nice idea because philosophy is much underrated in public debate. This World Philosophy Day is hosted by a different country each year. – That’s … Continue reading →

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5 years after 7/7 in London

Posted on 2010-07-07 by Andreas Moser

Exactly five years after the suicide bombings of 7 July 2005 that killed 52 people on underground trains and on a bus in London, I am in London myself. More specifically, I am on a underground train as I am … Continue reading →

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My Birthday

Posted on 2010-07-06 by Andreas Moser

Today, I turned 35. I am now older than what the average life expectancy for people in Swaziland (a small country in Southern Africa) is. As I don’t feel old and I am still in fine shape physically and mentally, … Continue reading →

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