Links

Resources for Philosophers

Links that may be useful if pursuing an interest in philosophy:

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.  This online encyclopedia is an excellent resource.

The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.   Also useful. 

PhilPapers.  A comprehensive directory of philosophical articles.

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education.  Provides philosophy short courses in person and online.

The Oxford Philosophical Society.  Society for amateur philosophers.  I was on the committee.  

Birkbeck College, London.  Provides philosophy degrees for mature students.  I did the Philosophy MA.

Digital Tools

AI tools have transformed my work.  I find Chat GPT’s Canvas particularly useful for writing essays.

I use Readwise Reader to save book highlights, podcasts and articles.  

I use the Day One Journal App for notes. 

I use Substack for reading blog posts.

Effective Altruism

Effectivealtruism.org.  Effective altruism introduction and links.

Give Well.  Charity recommendations. 

Effective Altruism Introductory Course.  I found this online course very valuable. 

EA Forum. The EA online discussion forum.

Utilitarianism.net.   An online textbook for utilitarianism. 

Happier Lives Institute.  Researching how to apply Happiness Science.

LessWrong. Rationality community.

 

Some Interesting Websites

Richard Y Chappell  My favourite Substack blog.  About the philosophical ethics of utilitarianism and Effective Altruism.

Sean Carroll. Impressive material including The Biggest Ideas In the Universe free lecture series.

Steven Pinker.  Includes links to his writings and free lectures.  

Humanists UK. For the non-religious.

Joe Carlsmith  Blog with interesting EA philosophical idea.   

Fin Moorhouse Website of an EA researcher with useful posts and links.

And More Personal:

High Oaks Petcare.  My daughter’s dog grooming business. 

Garden City Runners.   My running club.

Stanborough Parkrun. My nearest Parkrun.

Panshanger Parkun.  A favourite local Parkrun.

St Albans Trapeze.  For the braver members of my family.

Red Rubber Ball Foundation.  I am a trustee of this charity which provides secondary school scholarships in Kenya.