Brian Garrett
Biographic Data
| ID | 1607573 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Brian Garrett |
| GIVEN NAMES | Brian |
| FAMILY NAME | Garrett |
| SIGNATURE | GARRETT B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Australian National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3999-1644 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1984 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Expanding curricular outdoor learning: Teacher-identified current practices and needs for support in schools in England
The benefits of school-based outdoor learning are well documented; however, there is limited research on the factors influencing teachers’ ability to integrate outdoor learning into the school day and the types of support they seek. This study explores these factors through a sequential mixed-methods design, involving a survey of educational professionals and focus groups with teachers in primary schools in England. The data analysis includes qua…
Embedding environment, sustainability and place into education through teacher-researcher collaborations: The Morecambe Bay Curriculum’s innovative co-design project
Embedding sustainability, environment and place into education has been recognised as a key strategy for addressing the climate crisis and providing constructive hope for the future. This paper reports on a project to co-design curriculum resources which brought together the expertise of teachers and academics to achieve this aim. By combining creative pedagogical skills with cutting edge research knowledge, sixteen place-based resource packs wer…
Place-based environmental education: A capabilities approach using head, heart and hands
Young people live in a world increasingly affected by environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change, crises which can trigger eco-anxiety and diminish agency. Current technical and instrumental approaches to education exacerbate this by failing to focus on environmental issues in holistic, multi-dimensional ways. This paper contends that place-based education, underpinned by a capabilities approach, can encourage hope and agency…
The development and preliminary validation of a new measure of self-efficacy: Questionnaire of self-efficacy in learning a foreign language
Learners’ self-efficacy plays a crucial role in achieving success in second language (L2) acquisition. As a determinant of success and failure, self-efficacy should be measured appropriately and effectively using empirically and theoretically based instruments. Many of the current measures, however, are either not necessarily designed to assess self-efficacy in L2 learning, or they are lengthy, making them impractical to use alongside other instr…
Relations between gender stereotyping and foreign language attainment: The mediating role of language learners' anxiety and self-efficacy
BackgroundGender stereotyping of academic domains has long been a major issue in education. However, previous research has mainly focused on male-dominated fields and women's disadvantage in such fields. Little attention has been paid to the fields of study, such as foreign language learning, which are typically stereotyped as female domains.AimsThis study aimed to investigate whether relations between (1) learners' gender stereotypes about Engli…
What is this thing called Metaphysics?
Why is there something rather than nothing? Does God exist? Who am I? Metaphysics is concerned with ourselves and reality, and the most fundamental questions regarding existence. This clear and accessible introduction covers the central topics in Metaphysics in a concise but comprehensive way. Brian Garrett discusses the crucial concepts in a highly readable manner, easing the reader in with a look at some important philosophical problems. He add…
"What the History of Vitalism Teaches Us About Consciousness and the "Hard Problem
Daniel Dennett has claimed that if Chalmers' argument for the irreducibility of consciousness were to succeed, an analogous argument would establish the truth of Vitalism. Chalmers denies that there is such an analogy. I argue that the analogy does have merit and that skepticism is called for
Bermudez on Self-Consciousness
I argue that José Luis Bermúdez has not shown that there is a paradox in our concept of selfconsciousness. The deflationary theory is not a plausible theory of self-consciousness, so its paradoxicality is irrelevant. A more plausible theory, 'the simple
Vitalism and teleology in the natural philosophy of Nehemiah Grew (1641–1712)
This essay examines some aspects of the early history of the vitalism/mechanism controversies by examining the work of Nehemiah Grew (1641–1712) in relation to that of Henry More (1614–87), Francis Glisson (1599–1677) and the more mechanistically inclined members of the Royal Society. I compliment and critically comment on John Henry's exploration of active principles in pre-Newtonian mechanist thought. The postulation of ‘active matter’ can be s…
Personal Identity and Self-Consciousness
Personal Identity and Self-Consciousness is about persons and personal identity. What are we? And why does personal identity matter? Brian Garrett, using jargon-free language, addresses questions in the metaphysics of personal identity, questions in value theory, and discusses questions about the first person singular. Brian Garrett makes an important contribution to the philosophy of personal identity and mind, and to epistemology
Personal identity and self-consciousness
Anscombe On 'I
Journal Article Anscombe On ‘I’ Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett Australian National University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 47, Issue 189, October 1997, Pages 507–511, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9213.00075 Published: 07 January 2003
Hamilton's New Look: A Reply
Journal Article Hamilton’s New Look: A Reply Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett Australian National University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 46, Issue 183, April 1996, Pages 220–225, https://doi.org/10.2307/2956389 Published: 01 April 1996
Non-Reductionism and John Searle's The Rediscovery of the Mind
As one would expect, John Searle's latest book The Rediscovery of the Mind, is a daring and controversial work. It is a blunt and lively book, as is exhibited by the title that didn't make it: What's wrong with the Philosophy of Mind? Searle's long term goal is to bring consciousness back to center stage in the philosophy of mind from the rather marginal position it currently occupies in contemporary analytic discussions. But as with most daring …
Persons and Values
Journal Article Persons And Values Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett The Australian National University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 42, Issue 168, July 1992, Pages 337–344, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219684 Published: 01 July 1992
Personal Identity and Reductionism
1. Suppose (as many philosophers anyway believe) that the Cartesian conception of persons is false: persons are not immaterial (i.e., non-spatial) substances. Suppose, further, that we accept the plausible view that the identity of a person over time admits of analysis in terms of relations of physical and/or psychological continuity (the Continuity Theory).' One instance of the Continuity Theory is the Psychological Criterion according to which …
Reply to Savellos
Journal Article Reply to Savellos Get access B. J. Garrett B. J. Garrett University of Cincinnati Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 39, Issue 155, April 1989, Pages 228–230, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219641 Published: 01 April 1989
Thank Goodness That's Over' Revisited
Journal Article ‘Thank Goodness That's Over’ Revisited Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett Lincoln College, Oxford Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 38, Issue 151, April 1988, Pages 201–205, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219924 Published: 01 April 1988
An Essay on Free Will
Journal Article Book Reviews Get access An Essay on Free Will. By Peter Van Inwagen. (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1983. Pp. vi +248. Price £18.00) B. J. Garret B. J. Garret Christ Church College, Oxford Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 34, Issue 135, April 1984, Pages 171–172, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219515 Published: 01 April 1984
"What the History of Vitalism Teaches Us About Consciousness and the "Hard Problem
Daniel Dennett has claimed that if Chalmers' argument for the irreducibility of consciousness were to succeed, an analogous argument would establish the truth of Vitalism. Chalmers denies that there is such an analogy. I argue that the analogy does have merit and that skepticism is called for
Vitalism and teleology in the natural philosophy of Nehemiah Grew (1641–1712)
This essay examines some aspects of the early history of the vitalism/mechanism controversies by examining the work of Nehemiah Grew (1641–1712) in relation to that of Henry More (1614–87), Francis Glisson (1599–1677) and the more mechanistically inclined members of the Royal Society. I compliment and critically comment on John Henry's exploration of active principles in pre-Newtonian mechanist thought. The postulation of ‘active matter’ can be s…
Relations between gender stereotyping and foreign language attainment: The mediating role of language learners' anxiety and self-efficacy
BackgroundGender stereotyping of academic domains has long been a major issue in education. However, previous research has mainly focused on male-dominated fields and women's disadvantage in such fields. Little attention has been paid to the fields of study, such as foreign language learning, which are typically stereotyped as female domains.AimsThis study aimed to investigate whether relations between (1) learners' gender stereotypes about Engli…
Bermudez on Self-Consciousness
I argue that José Luis Bermúdez has not shown that there is a paradox in our concept of selfconsciousness. The deflationary theory is not a plausible theory of self-consciousness, so its paradoxicality is irrelevant. A more plausible theory, 'the simple
Non-Reductionism and John Searle's The Rediscovery of the Mind
As one would expect, John Searle's latest book The Rediscovery of the Mind, is a daring and controversial work. It is a blunt and lively book, as is exhibited by the title that didn't make it: What's wrong with the Philosophy of Mind? Searle's long term goal is to bring consciousness back to center stage in the philosophy of mind from the rather marginal position it currently occupies in contemporary analytic discussions. But as with most daring …
Persons and Values
Journal Article Persons And Values Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett The Australian National University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 42, Issue 168, July 1992, Pages 337–344, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219684 Published: 01 July 1992
Personal Identity and Reductionism
1. Suppose (as many philosophers anyway believe) that the Cartesian conception of persons is false: persons are not immaterial (i.e., non-spatial) substances. Suppose, further, that we accept the plausible view that the identity of a person over time admits of analysis in terms of relations of physical and/or psychological continuity (the Continuity Theory).' One instance of the Continuity Theory is the Psychological Criterion according to which …
Thank Goodness That's Over' Revisited
Journal Article ‘Thank Goodness That's Over’ Revisited Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett Lincoln College, Oxford Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 38, Issue 151, April 1988, Pages 201–205, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219924 Published: 01 April 1988
An Essay on Free Will
Journal Article Book Reviews Get access An Essay on Free Will. By Peter Van Inwagen. (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1983. Pp. vi +248. Price £18.00) B. J. Garret B. J. Garret Christ Church College, Oxford Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 34, Issue 135, April 1984, Pages 171–172, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219515 Published: 01 April 1984
Thank Goodness That's Over' Revisited
Journal Article ‘Thank Goodness That's Over’ Revisited Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett Lincoln College, Oxford Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 38, Issue 151, April 1988, Pages 201–205, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219924 Published: 01 April 1988
Reply to Savellos
Journal Article Reply to Savellos Get access B. J. Garrett B. J. Garrett University of Cincinnati Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 39, Issue 155, April 1989, Pages 228–230, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219641 Published: 01 April 1989
Personal Identity and Reductionism
1. Suppose (as many philosophers anyway believe) that the Cartesian conception of persons is false: persons are not immaterial (i.e., non-spatial) substances. Suppose, further, that we accept the plausible view that the identity of a person over time admits of analysis in terms of relations of physical and/or psychological continuity (the Continuity Theory).' One instance of the Continuity Theory is the Psychological Criterion according to which …
Persons and Values
Journal Article Persons And Values Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett The Australian National University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 42, Issue 168, July 1992, Pages 337–344, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219684 Published: 01 July 1992
Non-Reductionism and John Searle's The Rediscovery of the Mind
As one would expect, John Searle's latest book The Rediscovery of the Mind, is a daring and controversial work. It is a blunt and lively book, as is exhibited by the title that didn't make it: What's wrong with the Philosophy of Mind? Searle's long term goal is to bring consciousness back to center stage in the philosophy of mind from the rather marginal position it currently occupies in contemporary analytic discussions. But as with most daring …
Hamilton's New Look: A Reply
Journal Article Hamilton’s New Look: A Reply Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett Australian National University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 46, Issue 183, April 1996, Pages 220–225, https://doi.org/10.2307/2956389 Published: 01 April 1996
Anscombe On 'I
Journal Article Anscombe On ‘I’ Get access Brian Garrett Brian Garrett Australian National University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 47, Issue 189, October 1997, Pages 507–511, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9213.00075 Published: 07 January 2003
Personal identity and self-consciousness
Personal Identity and Self-Consciousness
Personal Identity and Self-Consciousness is about persons and personal identity. What are we? And why does personal identity matter? Brian Garrett, using jargon-free language, addresses questions in the metaphysics of personal identity, questions in value theory, and discusses questions about the first person singular. Brian Garrett makes an important contribution to the philosophy of personal identity and mind, and to epistemology
Bermudez on Self-Consciousness
I argue that José Luis Bermúdez has not shown that there is a paradox in our concept of selfconsciousness. The deflationary theory is not a plausible theory of self-consciousness, so its paradoxicality is irrelevant. A more plausible theory, 'the simple
Vitalism and teleology in the natural philosophy of Nehemiah Grew (1641–1712)
This essay examines some aspects of the early history of the vitalism/mechanism controversies by examining the work of Nehemiah Grew (1641–1712) in relation to that of Henry More (1614–87), Francis Glisson (1599–1677) and the more mechanistically inclined members of the Royal Society. I compliment and critically comment on John Henry's exploration of active principles in pre-Newtonian mechanist thought. The postulation of ‘active matter’ can be s…
"What the History of Vitalism Teaches Us About Consciousness and the "Hard Problem
Daniel Dennett has claimed that if Chalmers' argument for the irreducibility of consciousness were to succeed, an analogous argument would establish the truth of Vitalism. Chalmers denies that there is such an analogy. I argue that the analogy does have merit and that skepticism is called for
What is this thing called Metaphysics?
Why is there something rather than nothing? Does God exist? Who am I? Metaphysics is concerned with ourselves and reality, and the most fundamental questions regarding existence. This clear and accessible introduction covers the central topics in Metaphysics in a concise but comprehensive way. Brian Garrett discusses the crucial concepts in a highly readable manner, easing the reader in with a look at some important philosophical problems. He add…
Relations between gender stereotyping and foreign language attainment: The mediating role of language learners' anxiety and self-efficacy
BackgroundGender stereotyping of academic domains has long been a major issue in education. However, previous research has mainly focused on male-dominated fields and women's disadvantage in such fields. Little attention has been paid to the fields of study, such as foreign language learning, which are typically stereotyped as female domains.AimsThis study aimed to investigate whether relations between (1) learners' gender stereotypes about Engli…
The development and preliminary validation of a new measure of self-efficacy: Questionnaire of self-efficacy in learning a foreign language
Learners’ self-efficacy plays a crucial role in achieving success in second language (L2) acquisition. As a determinant of success and failure, self-efficacy should be measured appropriately and effectively using empirically and theoretically based instruments. Many of the current measures, however, are either not necessarily designed to assess self-efficacy in L2 learning, or they are lengthy, making them impractical to use alongside other instr…
Expanding curricular outdoor learning: Teacher-identified current practices and needs for support in schools in England
The benefits of school-based outdoor learning are well documented; however, there is limited research on the factors influencing teachers’ ability to integrate outdoor learning into the school day and the types of support they seek. This study explores these factors through a sequential mixed-methods design, involving a survey of educational professionals and focus groups with teachers in primary schools in England. The data analysis includes qua…
Embedding environment, sustainability and place into education through teacher-researcher collaborations: The Morecambe Bay Curriculum’s innovative co-design project
Embedding sustainability, environment and place into education has been recognised as a key strategy for addressing the climate crisis and providing constructive hope for the future. This paper reports on a project to co-design curriculum resources which brought together the expertise of teachers and academics to achieve this aim. By combining creative pedagogical skills with cutting edge research knowledge, sixteen place-based resource packs wer…
Place-based environmental education: A capabilities approach using head, heart and hands
Young people live in a world increasingly affected by environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change, crises which can trigger eco-anxiety and diminish agency. Current technical and instrumental approaches to education exacerbate this by failing to focus on environmental issues in holistic, multi-dimensional ways. This paper contends that place-based education, underpinned by a capabilities approach, can encourage hope and agency…
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