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Category: Essay for Social Change
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Charles Ringma: Comprehensively Christian Historiography and the Philosophy of Charles Ringma (HAPI Past Series)
Series Abstract: For the past few years, I have been researching and writing about the defuncted Department of History, University of Queensland, 1911-2000. It will take a few more years before a tome on the subject may be published. In the meantime, it has occurred to me to write up on the past academics of…
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Geoffrey Bolton. Comprehensive Historiography
Geoffrey Bolton: Comprehensive Historiography and the Philosophy of Geoffrey Bolton (HAPI Past Series) Series Abstract: For the past few years, I have been researching and writing about the defuncted Department of History, University of Queensland, 1911-2000. It will take a few more years before a tome on the subject may be published.…
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Implosion of the un-intelligent
From the Sydney Morning Herald, 4 March 2006 Jackie O exits show, Kyle Sandilands suspended amid on-air feud fallout KIIS FM has terminated Jackie “O” Henderson’s $100 million contract after she told executives she could not continue to work with Kyle Sandilands following an on-air feud with her co-star. The decision, announced on the…
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Buch, Neville (2025). On The CounterPoint Statement, Unnderworld 2(11) 112-5
On The CounterPoint Statement Unnderworld 2(11) 112-5 Abstract In response to John Miller’s inquiry regarding the “how” and “where” of resistance for liberal congregations facing an authoritarian state—defined here as authority exceeding the fair intent of the law—this essay argues for a neganthropic turn. Drawing on the philosophies of Bernard Stiegler, Bernard Williams, and Dr. Neville…
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Monty Python and Local Free Thought
Unnderworld 2(11) 44-6 Abstract This essay explores the intersection between the absurdist humour of Monty Python and the traditions of local free thought in Brisbane and Queensland. Drawing on Gary Hardcastle’s analysis, it argues that Monty Python serves as an essential expositor of contemporary analytic philosophy, utilizing absurdity to reveal the breakdown of human reasoning and…
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As I Stand Mildly Crucified: Life of Jesus
As I Stand Mildly Crucified: Life of Jesus Abstract This essay presents a philosophical plea constructed through the “historical-critical” lens of David Strauss’ Life of Jesus, advocating for the professional employment of Dr. Neville Buch. It argues that just as Strauss sought to strip away the “mythical” layers of the New…
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The Outsider’s Synthesis. Jack McKinney and the Cost of Ignorance
The Outsider’s Synthesis. Jack McKinney and the Cost of Ignorance A report on Jack McKinney and the Cost of Ignorance. Jack Philip McKinney’s philosophy was markedly different from that of his contemporaries, and his case offers profound lessons regarding why Australian society continues to ignore its independent thinkers. The following analysis details these…
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The City of Intellect: Urban Sociology and Suburban Action
PDF File: The City of Intellect. Urban Sociology and Suburban Action The City of Intellect: Urban Sociology and Suburban Action Abstract The Southern Brisbane Suburban Forum (SBSF) provides a revolutionary framework for Brisbane residents to engage with their environment, moving beyond the reductive logic of “rates, roads, and rubbish”. Drawing on the…
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From Offence to Understanding Essay Series: Essays 1-3
Politeness and Offence: 1 of 3 in “From Offence to Understanding Essay Series” From Offence to Understanding Essay Series: There are moments of time when politeness is not a virtue because it is not just. Offence was necessarily committed to challenge unhealthy thinking. It was the virtue of candour. Fools deflect from this argument…