Matt Beard
Matt Beard graduated with a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) from the University of Notre Dame, Australia in 2010, having completed a thesis on the relationship between luck and happiness.
He is currently Research Associate with the Centre for Faith, Ethics and Society at Notre Dame, as well as the Junior Editor for Solidarity: The Journal for Catholic Social Thought and Secular Ethics. Matt’s expertise lies generally in the area of moral philosophy, but his interested in all areas of study. He is also the current holder of the Morris Research Scholarship at Notre Dame, where he is completing his PhD: a new interpretation of military ethics.
Matt is passionate about both codes of rugby, young people, philosophy, and purchasing never-to-be-read books on Amazon. He can usually be found anywhere that keeps him away from his thesis. Follow him on @mattbeard89.
Articles by Matt Beard
Abbott’s nanny plan isn’t supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
In the latest in a series of ‘pro-family’ initiatives that begun with a new paid-parental scheme, Tony Abbott is now…... Read more
The biggest bigots are the buggers who blame bigotry
“Opinions are like orgasms: mine matters most, and I don’t care if you have one.” I’m not sure where I…... Read more
We don’t expect much from youth so that’s what we get
In an interview discussing his increasing philanthropy late last year, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg noted that “when you give everyone…... Read more
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
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Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
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