Thinking

Is immortality a tantalizing possibility or a philosophical paradox?

You are much more likely to die in a car crash than from terrorism. Yet, philosopher Eran Fish says fearing terrorism more is justified.

Traditionally, the long history of Japanese thought has not been viewed as “philosophy” — even by Japanese scholars. It’s time for a rethink.

Dive into five philosophical schools that have faded into obscurity but still whisper through the ages.

The philosophy of sex is going through a recalibration period.

There’s nothing like the end of the world to make you a philosopher.

Dive into China’s profound intellectual legacy through five seminal texts that have shaped millennia of thought.

Will you die when your body dies?

The world is facing many crises, and we should look to natural interdependence and ancient wisdom as we explore science for solutions.

“Conceptual isolation” offers an agreeable solution.

Scientific evidence does not support the use of trigger warnings, which are described as a “disingenuous gesture of trauma awareness.”

When science is a source of spirituality in people’s lives, they feel happy and engaged.

If you feel like you’re missing out on something bigger, you might be feeling saṃvega.

Dive into seven texts that continue to shape Western philosophy, from ancient Mesopotamia to Greece’s brightest minds.

The mountain can generate lenticular clouds, which may contribute to its supernatural reputation.

Is mindfulness really the panacea it’s touted to be, or are we glossing over some fundamental flaws?

Do you really need a monstrous upbringing to make monsters?

Be more like Goldilocks.

If you see life as only a source of suffering and misery, why bring anyone else into that? This belief, called anti-natalism, is on the rise.

According to bushido, your life is of secondary importance to key virtues, like honor, loyalty, and justice.

It’s time to bring “friendship love” back.

Music is part of the human experience, which is why some philosophers have written about it. Some had wacky ideas.

Philosophy can focus on some dull topics. Luckily, some thinkers have spent lots of time on the philosophy of sex

The patron saint of calling BS, Harry Frankfurt, died watching his philosophy become more urgent than ever.

Don’t buy a yellow car in Bibury.

A primer on Judith Butler’s theory of gender and performativity.

The idea is to study the thing itself — be it a work of literature, death, family, a car, a vaccine, or the hospital — without preconceived notions, trendy easy answers, or dogma imposed on it.

Stoicism is popular today but often misunderstood and misapplied. In fact, a naive interpretation of Stoicism is damaging to your well-being.

Scientists can make substantial progress without fully understanding exactly what they’re doing.

Philosophy is often seen as little more than armchair speculation. This is a shame, as philosophy often has helped science reach new heights.