Daniel Lehewych
Daniel Lehewych is a philosophy graduate student at the CUNY Graduate Center and a freelance writer. His areas of specialization include moral psychology, the philosophy of mind, and the history of philosophy.
Marcus Aurelius’ son was a murderous psychopath. Is Stoicism to blame?
Commodus lived the anti-Stoic life, pursuing lust, narcissism, and self-indulgence.
The subtle art of language: why artificial general intelligence might be impossible
Until robots understand jokes and sarcasm, artificial general intelligence will remain in the realm of science fiction.
Newspeak: Why silence defeats “thought crimes” in Orwell’s 1984
In Orwell’s dystopian novel, the government uses Newspeak to control thoughts by controlling language. But thoughts do not require language.
Tearing down Maslow’s hierarchy: why self-actualization is impossible
If you want to be an authentic person, embrace reality. Don't try to clamber your way up Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Is philosophy just a bunch of nonsense?
Even some philosophers don’t think highly of philosophy, but we need it now more than ever.
How Nietzsche can improve your love life
The infamous misogynist had some profound insights on romance.
Spinoza on how to stop living a substandard life
Baruch Spinoza suggests how to lead a virtuous and blessed life.