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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Do Men And Women Have Different Brains?

December 13, 2013 • Recent work shows there may be differences in the brains of men and women. But what does this tell us about differences between men and women? Not much, according to philosopher Alva Noë.

Book News: J.K. Rowling 'Very Angry' That Law Firm Leaked Her Name

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Book News: J.K. Rowling 'Very Angry' That Law Firm Leaked Her Name

July 19, 2013 • Also: Martin Amis talks about the "burden" of his famous surname; a new study says children's books reinforce gender stereotypes.

Name Five Women In Philosophy. Bet You Can't.

A rare moment of gender parity in philosophy: Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre at a Paris cafe in May 1970. STF/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Name Five Women In Philosophy. Bet You Can't.

June 17, 2013 • Academic philosophy is an outlier within the humanities, with fewer than 20 percent of full-time faculty positions occupied by women. Commentator Tania Lombrozo discusses some recent findings that might help us understand why.

The Queen Takes A Stand For Women, And Maybe Gay Rights, Too

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The Queen Takes A Stand For Women, And Maybe Gay Rights, Too

March 10, 2013 • By signing a new charter for the Commonwealth states, Her Majesty is royally endorsing equal rights. One possible outcome of her support: If Prince William and Kate have a girl, she may well be queen someday.

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