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Posted 20 April 2018

Why do we need a diagnosis to see mental disorders as real?

Professor Hanna Pickard, writing for the Institute of Art and Ideas, says the need for diagnosis of mental disorders before showing compassion shames us all.

Posted 20 April 2018

Is beauty only skin deep? Heather Widdows discusses the beauty ideal for the Radical Philosophy podcast

Professor Heather Widdows discusses the pressures to be 'beautiful' and the connection between beauty and philosophy for the Radical Philosophy podcast, an Australian radio programme.

Posted 06 April 2018