Monthly Archives: June 2010

Amazon recommendations

Posted on June 3, 2010 by stuartelden

These are usually pretty good – I guess I buy so much that it has a large dataset to work with – but today they have suggested I might like my own book…

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Updates to future talks

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

I’ve made a few updates to the speaking engagements page here, as well as removing the talks I’ve already given. A good discussion followed the talk at UCL earlier this week. Lots to think about. Off to Pisa tomorrow to … Continue reading →

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Graham Harman books

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

Graham Harman has several books coming out in the next few months… He mentions two on his own blog, but there are more… Towards Speculative Realism – collected essays and lectures The Prince and the Wolf – a book of discussions … Continue reading →

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Gaza Petition

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

There is a petition here. While it calls for an inquiry into the deaths, it is not just about the recent events, but the blockade as a whole. The original aim was over 200,000 signatures, which it has comfortable achieved. They are now … Continue reading →

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John McDonnell update

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

John McDonnell is only slowly getting enough nominations to stand for the Labour leadership. So far Ed Balls, Ed Miliband and David Miliband have been successfully nominated. That’s hardly a broad set of choices – all ex-cabinet ministers from the Brown … Continue reading →

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The Gaza flotilla raid

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

There are several reports on the deaths on the flotilla of ships in the eastern Mediterranean that are worth reading. And I don’t just mean those that condemn Israel’s actions – it’s also important to read those that take other views. … Continue reading →

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Middlesex updates

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

The Save Middlesex Philosophy site has some important updates There is the text of the letter from the Vice Chancellor here. This is to update staff in the University as a whole about what is happening. There is a brilliant … Continue reading →

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