Impact, knowledge exchange and public engagement from philosophy researchers at Edinburgh Philosophy aims to answer questions about truth, ethics, free-will, perceiving other people's minds - things that matter to all of us. Researchers at Edinburgh work with non-academic partners like schools and prisons to make this knowledge as accessible as possible.Below are some of the ways our research is making a real difference to Scottish society. Neuroscience and the Church of Scotland The Church of Scotland invited a philosopher from the University of Edinburgh to explore scientific challenges to free will and moral responsibility The extended mind in science and society Professor Andy Clark’s concept of the ‘extended mind’ reimagines human thought. It questions the boundary between brain and technology, with profound impacts for society Philosophy in prisons Using philosophy to enhance prisoners' critical thinking and interpersonal skills Edinburgh Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) Chapter Promoting equality and diversity in Philosophy Free online courses Study philosophy with us on Coursera Impact and public engagement storiesGrief: A Philosophical GuideDiversity debate at Being Human festivalMore to our minds than grey matter, show suggests This article was published on 2024-10-14
