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News

News: March/April 2007

Wrestler turns philosophical • Millikan named woman philosopher of the year • Baudrillard dead at 77 — News reports by Sue Roberts

Wrestling with Ideas

In Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported that a local wrestler has become entranced by philosophy. Since wrestler Nick Baines blew into town (or rather into the University of Northern Iowa) he has, according to his college advisor, applied the discipline learned in his chosen sport to his academic studies. Majoring in philosophy and humanities, Nick has declared his intention of becoming a philosophy professor after graduation. Perhaps he takes inspiration from Plato, who is said to have followed a similar career path! (‘Plato’ was apparently the name he took when competing in the Isthmian Games, and means ‘Broad-Shoulders’).

What Is It To Be Human?

In Issue 59 we reported on the application by British scientists to the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority for the green light to carry out experiments to fuse human with animal embryos.

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