Hane
@hane.bsky.social
philosopher of medicine and clinical ethicist who got a gig working in gender affirming healthcare, postdoctoral affiliate in philosophy at Lancaster University, music maker, keeper of snakes, dad, he/him
https://hanehtutmaung.weebly.com
https://hanehtutmaung.weebly.com
I just overheard the twins upstairs whispering "shhhh ... let's play the swapping game"
November 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I just overheard the twins upstairs whispering "shhhh ... let's play the swapping game"
introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to
The Lighthouse Family
Wynton Marsalis
Placebo
Reef
Grandmaster Flash
The Lighthouse Family
Wynton Marsalis
Placebo
Reef
Grandmaster Flash
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to
-Kendrick Lamar
-Cryptopsy
-Porter Robinson
-Godspeed You! Black Emperor
-The Wood Brothers
-Kendrick Lamar
-Cryptopsy
-Porter Robinson
-Godspeed You! Black Emperor
-The Wood Brothers
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:
Taco Cat
Coheed and Cambria
Rina Sawayama
Cattle Decapitation
Clipping
Taco Cat
Coheed and Cambria
Rina Sawayama
Cattle Decapitation
Clipping
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to
The Lighthouse Family
Wynton Marsalis
Placebo
Reef
Grandmaster Flash
The Lighthouse Family
Wynton Marsalis
Placebo
Reef
Grandmaster Flash
I got unreasonably annoyed today at a video of a jazz musician analysing the harmony in an early baroque piece
"that's a C major 7 sharp 5"
NOOOOO!! those aren't chord tones!! they're suspensions!! LOOK AT THE VOICE-LEADING!! AAAAAAAA
"that's a C major 7 sharp 5"
NOOOOO!! those aren't chord tones!! they're suspensions!! LOOK AT THE VOICE-LEADING!! AAAAAAAA
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I got unreasonably annoyed today at a video of a jazz musician analysing the harmony in an early baroque piece
"that's a C major 7 sharp 5"
NOOOOO!! those aren't chord tones!! they're suspensions!! LOOK AT THE VOICE-LEADING!! AAAAAAAA
"that's a C major 7 sharp 5"
NOOOOO!! those aren't chord tones!! they're suspensions!! LOOK AT THE VOICE-LEADING!! AAAAAAAA
the English composer Thomas Tallis (1505–1585) died on this day 440 years ago
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
the English composer Thomas Tallis (1505–1585) died on this day 440 years ago
world philosophy day is exclusionary against philosophers from other possible worlds
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
world philosophy day is exclusionary against philosophers from other possible worlds
my Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture on the life and philosophy of William Whewell
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
my Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture on the life and philosophy of William Whewell
happy international mens day
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
happy international mens day
new area of specialisation just dropped
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
new area of specialisation just dropped
the evolutionary species concept has some really wild implications for canine transmissible venereal tumours. basically we'd have to classify them as unicellular, asexually reproducing, parasitic dogs.
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
the evolutionary species concept has some really wild implications for canine transmissible venereal tumours. basically we'd have to classify them as unicellular, asexually reproducing, parasitic dogs.
KPop* Demon Hunters
*Karl Popper's
*Karl Popper's
November 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
KPop* Demon Hunters
*Karl Popper's
*Karl Popper's
I'll be giving a public lecture at Lancaster next week on the philosophy of William Whewell. doesn't this sound exciting?
#philosophy #philsky #philsci #hps
#philosophy #philsky #philsci #hps
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I'll be giving a public lecture at Lancaster next week on the philosophy of William Whewell. doesn't this sound exciting?
#philosophy #philsky #philsci #hps
#philosophy #philsky #philsci #hps
twin 1: "where's dad?"
my wife: "he's at his philosophy reading group"
twin 1: *incredulous stare* "no he isn't"
my wife: "yes he is"
twin 1: "but he already knows how to read"
my wife: "he's at his philosophy reading group"
twin 1: *incredulous stare* "no he isn't"
my wife: "yes he is"
twin 1: "but he already knows how to read"
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
twin 1: "where's dad?"
my wife: "he's at his philosophy reading group"
twin 1: *incredulous stare* "no he isn't"
my wife: "yes he is"
twin 1: "but he already knows how to read"
my wife: "he's at his philosophy reading group"
twin 1: *incredulous stare* "no he isn't"
my wife: "yes he is"
twin 1: "but he already knows how to read"
I do actually think she's kind of pretty in a way, but I can just tell she's absolutely miserable to live with
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I do actually think she's kind of pretty in a way, but I can just tell she's absolutely miserable to live with
we know not his closing his eyes as it is in itself, but only know his appearing to close his eyes
— prolegomena §32, sort of
— prolegomena §32, sort of
Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise questions about Trump’s on-the-job performance.
Images of Trump appearing to close his eyes during Oval Office event spread across social media | CNN Politics
Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise qu...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
we know not his closing his eyes as it is in itself, but only know his appearing to close his eyes
— prolegomena §32, sort of
— prolegomena §32, sort of
Reposted by Hane
Obligatory at this point really.
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Obligatory at this point really.
debating whether The Addams Family involves a Gettier case
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
debating whether The Addams Family involves a Gettier case
this is probably my most halloween-y composition, a toccata for organ over tonic and dominant pedal points.
you see, the longer the note, the more dread.
musescore.com/user/6707006...
you see, the longer the note, the more dread.
musescore.com/user/6707006...
Point d'Orgue
Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Organ (Solo)
musescore.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
this is probably my most halloween-y composition, a toccata for organ over tonic and dominant pedal points.
you see, the longer the note, the more dread.
musescore.com/user/6707006...
you see, the longer the note, the more dread.
musescore.com/user/6707006...
the game of thrones theme music really annoys me because the harmony just moves between tonic minor and tonic major with no modulation
*sad and brooding* "der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da" *suddenly happy* "der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da"
so lazy
*sad and brooding* "der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da" *suddenly happy* "der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da"
so lazy
October 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
the game of thrones theme music really annoys me because the harmony just moves between tonic minor and tonic major with no modulation
*sad and brooding* "der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da" *suddenly happy* "der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da"
so lazy
*sad and brooding* "der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da" *suddenly happy* "der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da, der-da-da-da"
so lazy
it certainly episte me off
epistemology is cringe
October 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
it certainly episte me off
describing Jerry Fodor's philosophy to his face
October 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
describing Jerry Fodor's philosophy to his face
I'll be giving a Royal Institute of Philosophy Public Lecture at Lancaster next month.
"Polymath from Lancaster: The Life and Philosophy of William Whewell"
Wednesday 19th November 2025, 7pm–8pm
Storey Lecture Theatre, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
"Polymath from Lancaster: The Life and Philosophy of William Whewell"
Wednesday 19th November 2025, 7pm–8pm
Storey Lecture Theatre, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
October 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
I'll be giving a Royal Institute of Philosophy Public Lecture at Lancaster next month.
"Polymath from Lancaster: The Life and Philosophy of William Whewell"
Wednesday 19th November 2025, 7pm–8pm
Storey Lecture Theatre, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
"Polymath from Lancaster: The Life and Philosophy of William Whewell"
Wednesday 19th November 2025, 7pm–8pm
Storey Lecture Theatre, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
an excellent critical review by @nateo.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
an excellent critical review by @nateo.bsky.social