Welcome back guys for what is probably going to be our last update before Christmas. We have had a great first half of the year so far but we still have more to come.
Right now our delegates are headed over to Turkey to compete in the WUDC 2010. Here are a list of the teams and the team names for those interested.
Teams:
UCC Philosoph A - Conall O Deasmhunaigh & Kieran Murphy
UCC Philosoph B - Becky West & Gearoid Wrixon
UCC Philosoph C - Maureen Haverty & John Beechinor
UCC Law A - Joseph Lynch and Cian Cassidy
UCC Law B - Kieran O' Sullivan and Barry O' Gorman,
UCC Law C - Sophie Scannel and Anna Violet Tiomney
Judges:
- Jesse
- Christina O' Sullivan
- Eoghan McSwiney
- Deirdre Milner
We will try to keep everyone updated with whatever information we can over the next few days, and we wish all of teams and judges the best of luck in Worlds.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Internal Mace Results
The winners of the Internal Mace Competition were Becky West and Gearoid Wrixon. The winner of the best speaker was Kieran Murphy.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Internal Mace Final
The Internal Mace Final takes place tonight at 19.30 in the UCC Council Chambers. Good luck to everyone competing.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Cork IV 2009 - Final Update - Tab
This is going to be the final update I will give for the IV. Congrats once again to Una Clancy for running such an excellent competition. Here is a link to the full tab:
Cork IV 2009 Tab
Cork IV 2009 Tab
Cork IV 2009 - Minutes
Here is a copy of Danny's Cork IV minutes that I just transcribed. He lost his USB stick, so we had to transcribe the printed out version.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this the final of the Cork Intervarsity 2009, sponsored by the Diocese of Cork, '100% satisfaction or we move you to another parish!'
You have come from far and wide, you have enjoyed several rounds of the finest debating this island has to offer, you have enjoyed our luxurious spreads of food and wine, you have made merry with our women, you have come, hopefully, no refunds on registration fee for that.
And now you get to experience an epic verbal battle the likes of which you have never seen, unless you're like me and you've been to like a million of these things already. We sincerely hope you enjoy the night while you can anyway folks, as initial rumbles from the tab room indicate that the post-final dissection of the tab will make for slightly more pleasant reading that the general clerical sex abuse report.
We'd like to give a big welcome to our former Convenor Tiernan, being rolled up to the podium in a wheelchair by former auditor Ross thanks to a break decision that had nothing to do with either of them having run this thing two years ago. If you, like them, are here tonight solely to bitch and moan about how things were run in his year, you'll notice lots of new faces on the committee this year. The 2009 Committee Models are a stylish take on many of the stereotypes you are already used to. Timeless classics include the token Kerryman, the token mentally unstable science geek, the token ginger, the token Eastern European, the token have a dozen law students, and last but not least, the token fresher.
The First Year Rep in particular is a vast improvement on the old but popular 'COSG' model, having fixed the ambiguous sexuality problem and now features much faster integration speeds into committee member's underpants. We also put a lot of work into our auditor, manufactured by the same Cobh-based Family Company that gave us the treasured 'Ferret' model. The 'Ferret Mark 2' is a budget version of the original designed for recessionary times. While the rage problems of the original 'Ferret' have been overcome in general, the Mark 2 is tragically prone to bouts of utter insanity and has so far been an utter disappointment compared with the previous model.
We're also continuing our gradual process of making the IV convenor smaller and smaller every year, so that hopefully by 2015 we'll have the IV convened by elves. Úna will be easy to spot however; she'll be running out the door soon enough in the Prada shoes, D&G handbag and the fur coat paid for by your reg fee.
We hope that our international teams are all enjoying the quality crash we've provided. Alaska B are delighted they can see Vladivostok A from their house and spend countless hours waving at them. As for myself, I've got the Dutch teams in my attic, the Austrians in my basement, the British in the backyard for 'strategic reasons' the Germans separated between two rooms just the way Maggie Thatcher would have wanted it, and the Israeli's in the nice piping hot.... baths.... what, what did you think I was going to say?
Yes, thankfully the Cork IV has gone ahead this year and has been a resounding success, and we didn't have to go with our backup location on the top deck of the QE2. We had all kinds of plans put in place and ready to go this year and thankfully we've only had to actually implement was to open several hundred boxes of pizza on the outskirts of the city so that the smell would drawn Derek Lande away. The man is harder to get rid of than genital warts, something he can probably agree with me upon. Another person who has been difficult to get rid of is a certain Mister Murphy, better known as Anthony Murphy B.A., M.A., D.LITT, CA CORK IV 2009. The intrepid Mister Murphy, despite having actually made his way out into the real world has now found himself dragged back through Narnia to Cork and agreed to act as CA in exchange for a pony, claiming that if Art Ward can get an elephant he should at least get an animal that has the same proportional penis size.
So to conclude before the wine goes flat, or they trigger the trapdoor beneath my feet, whichever comes first, the final will hopefully be entertaining for you unless the first prop speaker vomits all over the microphone, in which case it will definitely be entertaining."
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this the final of the Cork Intervarsity 2009, sponsored by the Diocese of Cork, '100% satisfaction or we move you to another parish!'
You have come from far and wide, you have enjoyed several rounds of the finest debating this island has to offer, you have enjoyed our luxurious spreads of food and wine, you have made merry with our women, you have come, hopefully, no refunds on registration fee for that.
And now you get to experience an epic verbal battle the likes of which you have never seen, unless you're like me and you've been to like a million of these things already. We sincerely hope you enjoy the night while you can anyway folks, as initial rumbles from the tab room indicate that the post-final dissection of the tab will make for slightly more pleasant reading that the general clerical sex abuse report.
We'd like to give a big welcome to our former Convenor Tiernan, being rolled up to the podium in a wheelchair by former auditor Ross thanks to a break decision that had nothing to do with either of them having run this thing two years ago. If you, like them, are here tonight solely to bitch and moan about how things were run in his year, you'll notice lots of new faces on the committee this year. The 2009 Committee Models are a stylish take on many of the stereotypes you are already used to. Timeless classics include the token Kerryman, the token mentally unstable science geek, the token ginger, the token Eastern European, the token have a dozen law students, and last but not least, the token fresher.
The First Year Rep in particular is a vast improvement on the old but popular 'COSG' model, having fixed the ambiguous sexuality problem and now features much faster integration speeds into committee member's underpants. We also put a lot of work into our auditor, manufactured by the same Cobh-based Family Company that gave us the treasured 'Ferret' model. The 'Ferret Mark 2' is a budget version of the original designed for recessionary times. While the rage problems of the original 'Ferret' have been overcome in general, the Mark 2 is tragically prone to bouts of utter insanity and has so far been an utter disappointment compared with the previous model.
We're also continuing our gradual process of making the IV convenor smaller and smaller every year, so that hopefully by 2015 we'll have the IV convened by elves. Úna will be easy to spot however; she'll be running out the door soon enough in the Prada shoes, D&G handbag and the fur coat paid for by your reg fee.
We hope that our international teams are all enjoying the quality crash we've provided. Alaska B are delighted they can see Vladivostok A from their house and spend countless hours waving at them. As for myself, I've got the Dutch teams in my attic, the Austrians in my basement, the British in the backyard for 'strategic reasons' the Germans separated between two rooms just the way Maggie Thatcher would have wanted it, and the Israeli's in the nice piping hot.... baths.... what, what did you think I was going to say?
Yes, thankfully the Cork IV has gone ahead this year and has been a resounding success, and we didn't have to go with our backup location on the top deck of the QE2. We had all kinds of plans put in place and ready to go this year and thankfully we've only had to actually implement was to open several hundred boxes of pizza on the outskirts of the city so that the smell would drawn Derek Lande away. The man is harder to get rid of than genital warts, something he can probably agree with me upon. Another person who has been difficult to get rid of is a certain Mister Murphy, better known as Anthony Murphy B.A., M.A., D.LITT, CA CORK IV 2009. The intrepid Mister Murphy, despite having actually made his way out into the real world has now found himself dragged back through Narnia to Cork and agreed to act as CA in exchange for a pony, claiming that if Art Ward can get an elephant he should at least get an animal that has the same proportional penis size.
So to conclude before the wine goes flat, or they trigger the trapdoor beneath my feet, whichever comes first, the final will hopefully be entertaining for you unless the first prop speaker vomits all over the microphone, in which case it will definitely be entertaining."
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Cork Open 2010
Dear all,
The UCC Philosophical Society is proud to announce that, for the first time and in addition to the legendary Cork IV, we will be hosting a Summer Open. With all of the food, fun and frolics you've come to expect from the Cork IV, except with sun (hopefully).
Taking place just two weeks before Amsterdam Euros, the Cork Open is the perfect opportunity to blow away some debating cobwebs, catch up with friends and enjoy all that Cork has to offer in the Summer. Being an Open, this is also the perfect chance to ditch your debating partner after a year of IVs and try your hand with someone from another, or no, university.
As the only Euros Prep competition in Ireland, we have decided to seek a CA of gravitas, experience and quality. Mr. Ross McGuire, DCA of Amsterdam Euros, will do the honours with a strong pool of local judges with successes at Worlds, Euros and IVs across Ireland and the UK.
The Cork Open will take place on the 25th & 26th June 2010. Any queries should be sent to Alanna Landers at corkopen@uccphilosoph.com .
The UCC Philosophical Society is proud to announce that, for the first time and in addition to the legendary Cork IV, we will be hosting a Summer Open. With all of the food, fun and frolics you've come to expect from the Cork IV, except with sun (hopefully).
Taking place just two weeks before Amsterdam Euros, the Cork Open is the perfect opportunity to blow away some debating cobwebs, catch up with friends and enjoy all that Cork has to offer in the Summer. Being an Open, this is also the perfect chance to ditch your debating partner after a year of IVs and try your hand with someone from another, or no, university.
As the only Euros Prep competition in Ireland, we have decided to seek a CA of gravitas, experience and quality. Mr. Ross McGuire, DCA of Amsterdam Euros, will do the honours with a strong pool of local judges with successes at Worlds, Euros and IVs across Ireland and the UK.
The Cork Open will take place on the 25th & 26th June 2010. Any queries should be sent to Alanna Landers at corkopen@uccphilosoph.com .
Cork IV 2009 - Update 6
The final of the Cork IV 2009 took place on Saturday the 5th. The four teams to reach the final were: KCL, Alaska, TCD Hist A and TCD Hist C. The motion for the final was "TTHW Emmigrate". In the end, after a riveting debate, the team from Alaska won the Cork IV 2009. As for the novice final, the winners were TCD Hist N.
The other awards from the night were as follows:
Best Speaker on the Tab: Ross Frenett
Best Speaker at the Final: Michael Imeson
Best Novice Speaker: David Byrne and Guy Miscampbell (Joint)
Final Judges: Tony Murphy (Chair), Steve Nolan, Paul Flynn, Derek Lande, Conor Kelly, Bob Nimmo, Stephen Goodman, Derek Doyle, Gregg O' Neill
The tab will be available soon for viewing.
Also congratulations to Una Clancy for running such a wonderful IV!
The other awards from the night were as follows:
Best Speaker on the Tab: Ross Frenett
Best Speaker at the Final: Michael Imeson
Best Novice Speaker: David Byrne and Guy Miscampbell (Joint)
Final Judges: Tony Murphy (Chair), Steve Nolan, Paul Flynn, Derek Lande, Conor Kelly, Bob Nimmo, Stephen Goodman, Derek Doyle, Gregg O' Neill
The tab will be available soon for viewing.
Also congratulations to Una Clancy for running such a wonderful IV!
Internal Mace Competition
The Internal Mace Competition trials are taking place tonight. This unfortunately means that the final of the Internal Mace does not take place until next week. If you have any questions about trails then be sure to email John at competitive@uccphilosoph.com.
The final will take place on the 14th of December, in the UCC Council Chambers, at 19.30.
The final will take place on the 14th of December, in the UCC Council Chambers, at 19.30.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Cork IV 2009 - Update 5 - The Break
Sorry for the delay, the break was a bit later than expected and this is the first time I have gotten to the computer since then. Here is the break to the novice final:
1st - 10 points - Durham
2nd - 8 points - TCD Hist N
3rd - 8 points - UCD Law C
4th - 8 points - UCD L&H B
Novice Judges: Mary Nugent (Chair), Conor O' Brien, Conor Kelly, Ruth Faller, Alanna Landers, Eoghan McSwiney and Luke Harris
Here is the main break:
1st - 14 points - KCL
2nd - 13 points - Alaska
3rd - 12 points - Cambridge C
4th - 12 points - TCD Phil A
5th - 11 points - TCD Hist A
6th - 11 points - Cambridge B
7th - 11 points - TCD Hist C
8th - 11 points - TCD Hist B
Main Judges:
Semi 1: Derek Doyle (Chair), Deirdre Milner, Laura Hughes, Shane Smith.
Semi 2: Stephen Goodman (Chair), Bob Nimmo, Éamon Chawke, Oisin Collins, John Beechinor
Motions:
Novice: "TTHW Ban The Eating of Meat."
Main: "TTHB That The State Should Help Those Seeking A Cure For Homosexuality."
More details as we get them! Hope you guys have everything you need! :D
1st - 10 points - Durham
2nd - 8 points - TCD Hist N
3rd - 8 points - UCD Law C
4th - 8 points - UCD L&H B
Novice Judges: Mary Nugent (Chair), Conor O' Brien, Conor Kelly, Ruth Faller, Alanna Landers, Eoghan McSwiney and Luke Harris
Here is the main break:
1st - 14 points - KCL
2nd - 13 points - Alaska
3rd - 12 points - Cambridge C
4th - 12 points - TCD Phil A
5th - 11 points - TCD Hist A
6th - 11 points - Cambridge B
7th - 11 points - TCD Hist C
8th - 11 points - TCD Hist B
Main Judges:
Semi 1: Derek Doyle (Chair), Deirdre Milner, Laura Hughes, Shane Smith.
Semi 2: Stephen Goodman (Chair), Bob Nimmo, Éamon Chawke, Oisin Collins, John Beechinor
Motions:
Novice: "TTHW Ban The Eating of Meat."
Main: "TTHB That The State Should Help Those Seeking A Cure For Homosexuality."
More details as we get them! Hope you guys have everything you need! :D
Cork IV 2009 - Update 4
We are just about halfway through our second day in the Cork IV and onto our last round before the break already! Here are the motions for the last two rounds:
Round 4: TTHW not negotiate with a divided Palestine
Round 5: TTB That The US Government Should Fund Abortions Through Public Health Insurance
We are hoping to be having the break at around half 4 so check back here soon after for the results!
Round 4: TTHW not negotiate with a divided Palestine
Round 5: TTB That The US Government Should Fund Abortions Through Public Health Insurance
We are hoping to be having the break at around half 4 so check back here soon after for the results!
Cork IV - Update 3
Welcome guys to the UCC Philosophical Society Blog! This weekend we have been holding the Cork IV! We are now onto the third round and so far the competition has been awesome! Thanks to the Old College Bar on campus for last nights social! Here are some of the motions so far!
Round 1: TTHW Not Allow Parents To Remove Their Children From Sex Education Classes
Round 2: TTHW Remove Executive Clemency For Death Row Inmates
Round 3: TTHW Introduce An Annual Tax On High Value Residential Property
Round 1: TTHW Not Allow Parents To Remove Their Children From Sex Education Classes
Round 2: TTHW Remove Executive Clemency For Death Row Inmates
Round 3: TTHW Introduce An Annual Tax On High Value Residential Property
Friday, December 4, 2009
Cork IV 2009 - Update 2
Welcome everyone to the Cork IV 2009! Currently we are hoping to finish up registration as soon as possible so if you're not down here already then get down as soon as you can! Also if any of our regular Philosoph ones are around then be sure to come down and give a hand if you're around!
Cork Invitational 2009
A big congratulations is in order to Gavin Illsley and Steve Nolan for winning the Cork Invitational 2009! Congrats guys, and good luck in the IV aswell! :D
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Cork IV 2009
The Cork IV takes place this weekend in UCC. The Invitational took place today with the main IV taking place over the next two days, the 4th and 5th. For more info check out this blog, the IV site (www.uccphilosoph.com/iv) or the IV twitter (twitter.com/corkiv).
Mistletoe Party
This years mistletoe party looks set to be on the 16th of December, the last week of term. So far details are scarce but if you have any interest in attending or helping out then contact Antonia for more information @ social@uccphilosoph.com
Internal Mace
The UCC Philosoph's Internal Mace competition is set to take place next Monday, December 7th, at 19.30, in the Council Chambers. The Internal Mace is one of our oldest and most celebrated competitions and is set to be as interesting an event as ever. So be sure to join us for it!
An Evening with Declan Jeuren Cancellation
Though I am sure this needs no explanation, the house meeting with Declan Jeuren a.k.a. Master Yu Tian Jian had to be cancelled due to the floods, as UCC was officially closed and we believed it prudent to call off the talk in light of recent events. Unfortunately due to Master Yu Tian Jian's hectic schedule it seems unlikely that we will be able to reschedule this event, but hope that he will consider joining us again sometime in the future.
Guide Dogs Charity Table Quiz
We made over €750 for the guide dogs, I think it was like €760 but I'm not totally sure. A big thanks to everyone who contributed, and to the 9 teams that participated on such a dreadful night, which also happened to be the night of the floods. So thanks again everyone and well done! :D
Ignorance
Sorry for forgetting about the blog for so long, from now on we are going to have updates every other day, if I can manage to find enough news that is. However, we are going to have all the news from debates, competitions and anything else that is making the news.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
More Upcoming Debates and Events
Masquerade Mystery Tour
22nd of October - Pre-Reception in the Bailey at 18.30. Buses leave at 19.30.
Euthanasia Debate
2nd of November - Kane G19 - 19.30
Free Speech Debate
9th of November - Kane G19 - 19.30
Death Penalty
16th of November - Kane G19 - 19.30
Speaker Presenting Paper
23rd of November - Kane G19 - 19.30
For more info please e-mail myself at publicrelations@uccphilosoph.com
22nd of October - Pre-Reception in the Bailey at 18.30. Buses leave at 19.30.
Euthanasia Debate
2nd of November - Kane G19 - 19.30
Free Speech Debate
9th of November - Kane G19 - 19.30
Death Penalty
16th of November - Kane G19 - 19.30
Speaker Presenting Paper
23rd of November - Kane G19 - 19.30
For more info please e-mail myself at publicrelations@uccphilosoph.com
Monday, October 5, 2009
Animal Rights Debate
The Animal Rights Debate takes place tonight! In Kane Building, Room G19, at 19.30. Speakers will include Steven Best, animal right activist, and Laurie Pycroft, founder of the Pro-Test group in England. So be sure to come along! :D
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Lisbon Debate Tommorow!
We are going to be having a Lisbon Treaty debate at 19.30 in Kane G19. Speakers will include Pat Cox, former President of the European Parliment, Declan Walsh, Toiréasa Ferris of Sinn Féin. Be sure to come along guys! :D
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Newsletter
Here is a copy of the Societies newsletter. If you would like to be added to the mailing list then please comment here or e-mail me at publicrelations@uccphilosoph.com
Welcome to the UCC Philosophical Society Newsletter. This is a biweekly newsletter and will keep you update on all of the societies activities for the next two weeks.
Welcome to the UCC Philosophical Society Newsletter. This is a biweekly newsletter and will keep you update on all of the societies activities for the next two weeks.
HOUSE MEETINGS
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Legalization of Cannabis Debate - Monday 28th of September - 19.30 - Boole 3
For the inaugural meeting of the 160th Session we will debate on the whether or not cannabis should be legalized in Ireland.Our guest speakers will include Andrea Barthwell, Deputy Drug Czar under then President George W. Bush, as well as a delegation from Legalize Cannabis Ireland.
Social afterwards in Clancy's.
Animal Rights Debate - Monday 5th of October - 19.30 - Kane G19
In our second meeting of the year we will debate on the rights of animals in society, should we consume them for food, wear them for fashion and run our experiments on them?
For more info contact Claire @ events@uccphilosoph.com
COMPETITIVE
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There are no competitions for the next two weeks, however sign up for Maidens, our junior debating competition is still open. We are also looking for speakers for the SOAS IV. This IV takes place in London on the 16th and 17th of October and is aimed at new speakers. We will be sending around 10 people, and we ask any interested new speakers to please sign up.
For more info contact John @ competitive@uccphilosoph.com
DEVELOPMENT
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Development will take place every Tuesday at 19.30. Our first session will feature a guest speaker. The locations of our development sessions will be announced at the house meeting tomorrow. If you won't be able to come but are still interested then please check our site, blog, facebook etc.
Socials will take place afterward with free food for all who took part.
For more info contact Conall @ development@uccphilosoph.com
PHIL'D IN
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Copies of the societies annual magazine are currently available. They will be given out at upcoming house meetings. If you would like a copy but are unable to attend a house meeting then please reply back to this message.
For more info. contact Emmet @ publicrelations@uccphilosoph.
NEW SITES
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The Philosoph has some new sites available for you to keep up to date with all the societies news.
Facebook - facebook.com/uccphilosoph
Blogspot - uccphilosoph.blogspot.com
Twitter - twitter.com/uccphilosoph
For more info. contact Emmet @ publicrelations@uccphilosoph.
UCC PHILOSOPH LIVE!
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We are now streaming our debates live. If you want to watch a live debate go to:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/
Live stream will begin at 19.30 at our Monday house meeting, though the debates may not start until shortly afterwards.
For more info contact Jean-Paul @ auditor@uccphilosoph.com
UNSUBSCRIBING
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If you wish to unsubscribe from the newsletter simply reply stating you wish to unsubscribe.
For more info contact Emmet @ publicrelations@uccphilosoph.
Some of our Upcoming Debates
Here is a list of our next five debates, I'm still trying to get a widget for the sidebar that has a good calendar with it.
First Meeting - Legalization of Cannabis Debate
19.30 - Monday 28th of September - Boole 3
Second Meeting - Animal Rights
19.30 - Monday 5th of October - Kane G19
Third Meeting - Medical Science Vs. Miracles (Joint Medsoc Debate)
19.30 - Monday 12th of October - Kane G19
Fourth Meeting - Civil Union Debate
19.30 - Monday 19th of October - Kane G19
Fifth Meeting - Euthanasia
19.30 - Monday 26th of October - Kane G19
Meeting locations may be subject to change. We may have more meetings than that in the first five weeks, we are currently looking into expanding our number of house meetings. If you want any more info just comment here or e-mail me at publicrelations@uccphilosoph.com.
First Meeting - Legalization of Cannabis Debate
19.30 - Monday 28th of September - Boole 3
Second Meeting - Animal Rights
19.30 - Monday 5th of October - Kane G19
Third Meeting - Medical Science Vs. Miracles (Joint Medsoc Debate)
19.30 - Monday 12th of October - Kane G19
Fourth Meeting - Civil Union Debate
19.30 - Monday 19th of October - Kane G19
Fifth Meeting - Euthanasia
19.30 - Monday 26th of October - Kane G19
Meeting locations may be subject to change. We may have more meetings than that in the first five weeks, we are currently looking into expanding our number of house meetings. If you want any more info just comment here or e-mail me at publicrelations@uccphilosoph.com.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
First Debate
The UCC Philosoph's Inaugural house meeting will take place on Monday the 28th of September in Lecture Room 3 in the Boole Basement. The topic for debate is the legalization of Cannabis in Ireland. Guest speakers include Andrea Barthwell, avid anti-cannabis speaker as well as a delegation from Legalize Cannabis Ireland. Cllr. Luke "Ming" Flanagan will also be in attendance. Be sure to come along to our first meeting which looks set to be a good a one! :D
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Welcome
Welcome to the blog of the UCC Philosophical Society. You can find details of all our debates, competitions and events here, and jeep up to date with the going ons of the society. The blog will be updated on a regular basis, so be sure to check back every few days for more details. And if you are new here, then welcome to the Philosoph!
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