Deakinstruction Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/deakinstruction Surprising, challenging, and provocative conversations from PHIRES, the Philosophy and Religious Studies group at Deakin University, Australia Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. 7bca489c-2a6d-5423-ab58-9c6707add138 yes en Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:59:17 +1000 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:03 +1000 https://deakinstruction.podbean.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/mE96O8-FHNF35WG5AQoaJGCObomjfHt6b75pbOzdeKU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2ODQzLzE2OTk4/NDY3MTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Deakinstruction https://deakinstruction.podbean.com episodic Deakin University Surprising, challenging, and provocative conversations from PHIRES, the Philosophy and Religious Studies group at Deakin University, Australia Surprising, challenging, and provocative conversations from PHIRES, the Philosophy and Religious Studies group at Deakin University, Australia. patrick.stokes@deakin.edu.au No No Hilary Charlesworth: The International Court of Justice and Philosophies of International Law 11 11 Hilary Charlesworth: The International Court of Justice and Philosophies of International Law full 1c805d05-4132-42b9-9867-ce62e8347e53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a43a789b In August 2026 Deakin University was once again proud to host the Max Charlesworth Lecture. The Max Charlesworth Lecture is a biennial lecture which recognises Professor Max Charlesworth’s contribution to Deakin University as Foundation Dean of the School of Humanities and one of the foremost figures in Australasian philosophy.

This year’s lecture was delivered by Professor Charlesworth’s daughter, Judge Hilary Charlesworth, on The International Court of Justice and Philosophies of International Law.
Hilary Charlesworth (photo courtesy of Tim Neal)

Judge Hilary Charlesworth has served as a Judge of the International Court of Justice since late 2021. She is the first Australian woman elected to the Court and only the fifth female permanent judge in the Court’s 78-year history. Judge Charlesworth also holds an appointment as Harrison Moore Professor of Law and Melbourne Laureate Professor at Melbourne Law School, and Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University. Her research has included a focus on the international legal-system structure, peace building, human rights law and international humanitarian law, international legal theory, and particularly feminist approaches to international law.

]]> In August 2026 Deakin University was once again proud to host the Max Charlesworth Lecture. The Max Charlesworth Lecture is a biennial lecture which recognises Professor Max Charlesworth’s contribution to Deakin University as Foundation Dean of the School of Humanities and one of the foremost figures in Australasian philosophy.

This year’s lecture was delivered by Professor Charlesworth’s daughter, Judge Hilary Charlesworth, on The International Court of Justice and Philosophies of International Law.
Hilary Charlesworth (photo courtesy of Tim Neal)

Judge Hilary Charlesworth has served as a Judge of the International Court of Justice since late 2021. She is the first Australian woman elected to the Court and only the fifth female permanent judge in the Court’s 78-year history. Judge Charlesworth also holds an appointment as Harrison Moore Professor of Law and Melbourne Laureate Professor at Melbourne Law School, and Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University. Her research has included a focus on the international legal-system structure, peace building, human rights law and international humanitarian law, international legal theory, and particularly feminist approaches to international law.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +1000 Deakin University Deakin University 3242 In August 2026 Deakin University was once again proud to host the Max Charlesworth Lecture. The Max Charlesworth Lecture is a biennial lecture which recognises Professor Max Charlesworth’s contribution to Deakin University as Foundation Dean of the School of Humanities and one of the foremost figures in Australasian philosophy.

This year’s lecture was delivered by Professor Charlesworth’s daughter, Judge Hilary Charlesworth, on The International Court of Justice and Philosophies of International Law.
Hilary Charlesworth (photo courtesy of Tim Neal)

Judge Hilary Charlesworth has served as a Judge of the International Court of Justice since late 2021. She is the first Australian woman elected to the Court and only the fifth female permanent judge in the Court’s 78-year history. Judge Charlesworth also holds an appointment as Harrison Moore Professor of Law and Melbourne Laureate Professor at Melbourne Law School, and Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University. Her research has included a focus on the international legal-system structure, peace building, human rights law and international humanitarian law, international legal theory, and particularly feminist approaches to international law.

]]> international law, philosophy, International Court of Justice No Episode 10: Deleuze, Digital Media & Thought: A Conversation with Tim Deane-Freeman 10 10 Episode 10: Deleuze, Digital Media & Thought: A Conversation with Tim Deane-Freeman full dac30f7b-4f71-47c1-965c-b5157ce94d19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0c61581 Tim Deane-Freeman talks to Meg McCamley and Tim Neal about his new book Deleuze, Digital Media & Thought, which places Deleuze’s philosophy in dialogue with both cinema and the concept of information. In this context, they discuss philosophy, film, TV and social control, and the broader challenge of embracing a kind of thought which eschews recognition in order to confront the radically new. Tim Deane-Freeman is a sessional lecturer in philosophy at Deakin, and Meg McCamley and Tim Neal are both Deakin PhD candidates.

]]> Tim Deane-Freeman talks to Meg McCamley and Tim Neal about his new book Deleuze, Digital Media & Thought, which places Deleuze’s philosophy in dialogue with both cinema and the concept of information. In this context, they discuss philosophy, film, TV and social control, and the broader challenge of embracing a kind of thought which eschews recognition in order to confront the radically new. Tim Deane-Freeman is a sessional lecturer in philosophy at Deakin, and Meg McCamley and Tim Neal are both Deakin PhD candidates.

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:55:35 +1000 Deakin University Deakin University 2568 Tim Deane-Freeman talks to Meg McCamley and Tim Neal about his new book Deleuze, Digital Media & Thought, which places Deleuze’s philosophy in dialogue with both cinema and the concept of information. In this context, they discuss philosophy, film, TV and social control, and the broader challenge of embracing a kind of thought which eschews recognition in order to confront the radically new. Tim Deane-Freeman is a sessional lecturer in philosophy at Deakin, and Meg McCamley and Tim Neal are both Deakin PhD candidates.

]]> Deleuze, philosophy, cinema, digital media, Tim Deane-Freeman, Meg McCamley, Tim Neal No Episode 9: AI and the Future of Philosophical Labour 9 9 Episode 9: AI and the Future of Philosophical Labour full c095c0c9-f93a-44e6-baf6-0901d529e795 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b47d2071 Where does the emergence of AI technology leave philosophers - as teachers, as researchers, and as practitioners of philosophy? This roundtable discussion held in May 2024 explores these key questions. Features Christopher Mayes (Deakin), Thomas Corbin (Macquarie), Marilyn Stendera (Wollongong), and Jean-Philippe Deranty (Macquarie).

]]> Where does the emergence of AI technology leave philosophers - as teachers, as researchers, and as practitioners of philosophy? This roundtable discussion held in May 2024 explores these key questions. Features Christopher Mayes (Deakin), Thomas Corbin (Macquarie), Marilyn Stendera (Wollongong), and Jean-Philippe Deranty (Macquarie).

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:06:29 +1000 Deakin University Deakin University 4994 Where does the emergence of AI technology leave philosophers - as teachers, as researchers, and as practitioners of philosophy? This roundtable discussion held in May 2024 explores these key questions. Features Christopher Mayes (Deakin), Thomas Corbin (Macquarie), Marilyn Stendera (Wollongong), and Jean-Philippe Deranty (Macquarie).

]]> philosophy, AI No Episode 8: Hope as a Secular Virtue 8 8 Episode 8: Hope as a Secular Virtue full deakinstruction.podbean.com/17096ef3-7fe7-58f1-a9b6-836bd4131b04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/330e63b7 At a time when we could all use a bit more hope, here's Prof. Robert Stern (University of Sheffield) delivering last year's Max Charlesworth Lecture: "Hope Without God: Is Hope a Secular Virtue?"

]]> At a time when we could all use a bit more hope, here's Prof. Robert Stern (University of Sheffield) delivering last year's Max Charlesworth Lecture: "Hope Without God: Is Hope a Secular Virtue?"

]]> Fri, 01 May 2020 17:44:39 +1000 Philosophy @ Deakin Philosophy @ Deakin 3026 At a time when we could all use a bit more hope, here's Prof. Robert Stern (University of Sheffield) delivering last year's Max Charlesworth Lecture: "Hope Without God: Is Hope a Secular Virtue?" At a time when we could all use a bit more hope, here's Prof. Robert Stern (University of Sheffield) delivering last year's Max Charlesworth Lecture: "Hope Without God: Is Hope a Secular Virtue?" No Episode 7: What are Peoples? 7 7 Episode 7: What are Peoples? full deakinstruction.podbean.com/episode-5-what-are-peoples-6740242820ec9cf4ccea4f719566a5ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c2b58e7 The role of 'peoples' in global affairs is more pervasive and contested than ever, from issues of indigenous sovereignty to Brexit. But as Dr John Morss, Senior Lecturer in Law at Deakin tells A/Prof Patrick Stokes in this wide-ranging discussion, 'peoples' is itself a very contestable idea.

]]> The role of 'peoples' in global affairs is more pervasive and contested than ever, from issues of indigenous sovereignty to Brexit. But as Dr John Morss, Senior Lecturer in Law at Deakin tells A/Prof Patrick Stokes in this wide-ranging discussion, 'peoples' is itself a very contestable idea.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:08:59 +1000 Deakin University Deakin University 2344 The role of 'peoples' in global affairs is more pervasive and contested than ever, from issues of indigenous sovereignty to Brexit. But as Dr John Morss, Senior Lecturer in Law at Deakin tells A/Prof Patrick Stokes in this wide-ranging discussion, 'peoples' is itself a very contestable idea. The role of 'peoples' in global affairs is more pervasive and contested than ever, from issues of indigenous sovereignty to Brexit. But as Dr John Morss, Senior Lecturer in Law at Deakin tells A/Prof Patrick Stokes in this wide-ranging discussion, 'people No Episode 6: Mindfulness and Buddhism 6 6 Episode 6: Mindfulness and Buddhism full deakinstruction.podbean.com/episode-4-mindfulness-and-buddhism-3f8d7f9d2b052c647fbd5e2e159c1878 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5a93204 Mindfulness is big business these days. But how did a Buddhist practice become so prevalent in contemporary Western life, and just how far has contemporary mindfulness strayed from its Buddhist origins? To find out, A/Prof Patrick Stokes chats with Dr Leesa Davis, lecturer in philosophy at Deakin and author of Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism: Deconstructive Modes of Spiritual Inquiry (2010).

]]> Mindfulness is big business these days. But how did a Buddhist practice become so prevalent in contemporary Western life, and just how far has contemporary mindfulness strayed from its Buddhist origins? To find out, A/Prof Patrick Stokes chats with Dr Leesa Davis, lecturer in philosophy at Deakin and author of Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism: Deconstructive Modes of Spiritual Inquiry (2010).

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:22:15 +1000 Deakin University Deakin University 1549 Mindfulness is big business these days. But how did a Buddhist practice become so prevalent in contemporary Western life, and just how far has contemporary mindfulness strayed from its Buddhist origins? To find out, A/Prof Patrick Stokes chats with Dr Leesa Davis, lecturer in philosophy at Deakin and author of Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism: Deconstructive Modes of Spiritual Inquiry (2010). Mindfulness is big business these days. But how did a Buddhist practice become so prevalent in contemporary Western life, and just how far has contemporary mindfulness strayed from its Buddhist origins? To find out, A/Prof Patrick Stokes chats with Dr Lee No Deakinstruction special episode: Who Needs the Humanities? 5 5 Deakinstruction special episode: Who Needs the Humanities? full deakinstruction.podbean.com/who-needs-the-humanities-c6cd4e51bd4ad4add83ddc843ed59205 https://share.transistor.fm/s/144f9e77 Moderated by Dr Sean Bowden. Speakers:

  • Prof Aaron Russell, Deakin University
  • Prof Joy Damousi, University of Melbourne, President, Australian Academy of the Humanities
  • Prof David Lowe, Deakin University.
  • Prof Robert Stern, University of Sheffield, former President, British Philosophical Association.
  • Dr Miriam Bankovsky, La Trobe University.
  • Dr Emily Potter, Deakin University.
]]> Moderated by Dr Sean Bowden. Speakers:

  • Prof Aaron Russell, Deakin University
  • Prof Joy Damousi, University of Melbourne, President, Australian Academy of the Humanities
  • Prof David Lowe, Deakin University.
  • Prof Robert Stern, University of Sheffield, former President, British Philosophical Association.
  • Dr Miriam Bankovsky, La Trobe University.
  • Dr Emily Potter, Deakin University.
]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:08:19 +1000 Deakin University Deakin University 3955 Moderated by Dr Sean Bowden. Speakers: Prof Aaron Russell, Deakin University Prof Joy Damousi, University of Melbourne, President, Australian Academy of the Humanities Prof David Lowe, Deakin University. Prof Robert Stern, University of Sheffield, former President, British Philosophical Association. Dr Miriam Bankovsky, La Trobe University. Dr Emily Potter, Deakin University. Moderated by Dr Sean Bowden. Speakers: Prof Aaron Russell, Deakin University Prof Joy Damousi, University of Melbourne, President, Australian Academy of the Humanities Prof David Lowe, Deakin University. Prof Robert Stern, University of Sheffield, former No Episode 4: Doing Public Philosophy 4 4 Episode 4: Doing Public Philosophy full deakinstruction.podbean.com/deakinstruction-episode-4-doing-public-philosophy-a3919469b23c92b29ec4fec762fc4ab3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/699120d6 Philosophy has a bad reputation for being stuck in the ivory tower. But just how can you take philosophy down into the marketplace – and what will you find when you get there? On this episode, Dr Valery Vinogradovs shares his experience with public philosophy.

]]> Philosophy has a bad reputation for being stuck in the ivory tower. But just how can you take philosophy down into the marketplace – and what will you find when you get there? On this episode, Dr Valery Vinogradovs shares his experience with public philosophy.

]]> Mon, 06 May 2019 09:28:20 +1000 Deakin University Deakin University 2043 Philosophy has a bad reputation for being stuck in the ivory tower. But just how can you take philosophy down into the marketplace – and what will you find when you get there? On this episode, Dr Valery Vinogradovs shares his experience with public philosophy. Philosophy has a bad reputation for being stuck in the ivory tower. But just how can you take philosophy down into the marketplace – and what will you find when you get there? On this episode, Dr Valery Vinogradovs shares his experience with public philos No Episode 3: The Ethics of Food Production 3 3 Episode 3: The Ethics of Food Production full deakinstruction.podbean.com/deakinstruction-episode-3-the-ethics-of-food-production-e1d8ccdc3c307a3f5d58f6383118c2ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f4288b1 When we think about the ethics and politics of food we tend to think in terms of animal welfare or environmental degradation. But as Deakin’s Dr Christopher Mayes argues in his new book Unsettling Food Politics, there's much more to the politics and ethics of agriculture and food production.

]]> When we think about the ethics and politics of food we tend to think in terms of animal welfare or environmental degradation. But as Deakin’s Dr Christopher Mayes argues in his new book Unsettling Food Politics, there's much more to the politics and ethics of agriculture and food production.

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:25:34 +1000 Deakin University Deakin University 1409 When we think about the ethics and politics of food we tend to think in terms of animal welfare or environmental degradation. But as Deakin’s Dr Christopher Mayes argues in his new book Unsettling Food Politics, there's much more to the politics and ethics of agriculture and food production. When we think about the ethics and politics of food we tend to think in terms of animal welfare or environmental degradation. But as Deakin’s Dr Christopher Mayes argues in his new book Unsettling Food Politics, there's much more to the politics and ethic No Episode 2: Recognition and Refusal 2 2 Episode 2: Recognition and Refusal full deakinstruction.podbean.com/deakinstruction-episode-2-recognition-and-refusal-b26752eb8120cbb90491015c6db5c1d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80a5647b In the wake of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the issue of indigenous sovereignty has become more visible in Australian life. What role does 'recognition' play in these struggles for sovereignty? Should indigenous groups seek to be recognised by the states and societies they find themselves confronting? Or is seeking recognition itself a form of subjugation? Professor Yin Paradies spoke on this topic at a recent PHI seminar event. 

]]> In the wake of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the issue of indigenous sovereignty has become more visible in Australian life. What role does 'recognition' play in these struggles for sovereignty? Should indigenous groups seek to be recognised by the states and societies they find themselves confronting? Or is seeking recognition itself a form of subjugation? Professor Yin Paradies spoke on this topic at a recent PHI seminar event. 

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:16:11 +1100 Deakin University Deakin University 2597 In the wake of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the issue of indigenous sovereignty has become more visible in Australian life. What role does 'recognition' play in these struggles for sovereignty? Should indigenous groups seek to be recognised by the states and societies they find themselves confronting? Or is seeking recognition itself a form of subjugation? Professor Yin Paradies spoke on this topic at a recent PHI seminar event.  In the wake of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the issue of indigenous sovereignty has become more visible in Australian life. What role does 'recognition' play in these struggles for sovereignty? Should indigenous groups seek to be recognised by the No Episode 1: Post-Truth? 1 1 Episode 1: Post-Truth? full deakinstruction.podbean.com/deakinstruction-episode-1-post-truth-0b23f14d9da9d89b5287321e8e8cb43e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fb55d14 We're told we now live in a 'post-truth' era. But are we? What does that mean? Is being 'post-truth' even possible? And if that's really where we are, how do we get out? Deakin's Dr Cathy Legg offers some pragmatist responses to the 'post-truth' era, as well as telling us what it's like working as a philosopher in the tech industry.

Read Cathy's paper "The Solution to Poor Opinions is More Opinions"

]]> We're told we now live in a 'post-truth' era. But are we? What does that mean? Is being 'post-truth' even possible? And if that's really where we are, how do we get out? Deakin's Dr Cathy Legg offers some pragmatist responses to the 'post-truth' era, as well as telling us what it's like working as a philosopher in the tech industry.

Read Cathy's paper "The Solution to Poor Opinions is More Opinions"

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 21:12:48 +1100 Deakin University Deakin University 1707 We're told we now live in a 'post-truth' era. But are we? What does that mean? Is being 'post-truth' even possible? And if that's really where we are, how do we get out? Deakin's Dr Cathy Legg offers some pragmatist responses to the 'post-truth' era, as well as telling us what it's like working as a philosopher in the tech industry. Read Cathy's paper "The Solution to Poor Opinions is More Opinions" We're told we now live in a 'post-truth' era. But are we? What does that mean? Is being 'post-truth' even possible? And if that's really where we are, how do we get out? Deakin's Dr Cathy Legg offers some pragmatist responses to the 'post-truth' era, as w No