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The Philosopher's Arms

Matthew Sweet examines philosophical problems with a live audience in a pub

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Weakness of Will

Weakness of Will

The Philosopher's Arms asks how we can, at the same time, both want and not want a cream cake. In the pub we have a phil... Read more

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Lying and Misleading

Lying and Misleading

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