philosophy

Thought expriments are great tools, but do they always do what we want them to?

Can we affirm everything in life, the beauty and the suffering? Nietzsche says yes.

A philosopher’s guide to detecting nonsense and getting around it.

You actually score worse on memory tests.

What speech is harmful, how do we know, and what do we do if we find out?

If the idea of freedom bound Camus and Sartre philosophically, then the fight for justice united them politically.

If machines develop consciousness, or if we manage to give it to them, the human-robot dynamic will forever be different.

The banality-of-evil thesis was a flashpoint for controversy.

Monuments are under attack in America. How far should we go in re-examining our history?

Sophists used rhetoric and debate to arrive at practical truths.

What better way to understand the world around us than through jokes?

As a doctor, I am reminded every day of the fragility of the human body, how closely mortality lurks just around the corner.

Neo’s superhuman powers were only inside of The Matrix. The outside world offered a different reality.

Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy?

A critical thinking framework developed by psychologists can help teach mental skills necessary for our times.

Those ancient Chinese philosophers earned their insights.

Rather than trekking up a mountain, a more accurate metaphor for human development involves navigating the waters of a choppy sea.

This article has been retracted.

There’s a reason it’s called “timeless wisdom.”

Practicing Socratic ignorance, or avoiding certainty of our own knowledge, diminishes inequality and pushes us in our search for wisdom.

Taking time for thoughtful consideration has fallen out of fashion, writes Emily Chamlee-Wright. How can we restore good faith and good judgement to our increasingly polarized conversations?

‘Que sais-je?’

Need to isolate? No problem! This philosopher is keeping the world posted on his isolation routine by Facebook.

The costs of prohibition are great, but can people be trusted to make the best decisions for themselves?

The Buddha wasn’t concerned with transcendence, but rather fully embodying the moment.

Ever had trouble finding reason to get out of bed? Marcus Aurelius has some advice for you.

In classical liberal philosophy, individual pursuit of happiness is made possible by a framework of law.

Philosopher Peter Singer broaches an uncomfortable truth about the Make-A-Wish Foundation and GoFundMe pages.

Don’t feel like going out to vote? These ten thinkers have something to tell you.

Deciding how we ought to live is one of the greatest challenges of being alive. Ask yourself these important questions to gain clarity, with philosopher Peter Singer.