Jonathan Matheson explores the tension between intellectual autonomy and love of truth.
Jeremy Davis dissects the Apple TV+ show Severance.
Marilynn Johnson on bodies, shame and adornment.
Mike Coxhead and James Chamberlain on the transformative potential of philosophical conversations in prison.
Clare Moriarty evangelises for Flann O'Brien's fantastical novel.
In the latest in a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris looks at a modern taboo.
Emily Thomas on the power of exploring unknown spaces
Marianne LeNabat takes issue with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Russell Blackford warns against unthinking, authoritarian tribalism in our responses to war.
Wendy Grossman on Wordle, new owners and the genesis of a conspiracy theory.
Brian Treanor argues for the importance of art, literature, poetry and philosophy even in the face of a burning world.
Sturla Haugsgjerd urges drug policy reform in an open letter to Norway’s Prime Minister.
In the fitth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris looks at how words get their meaning.
Jamie Watson on the complexities of reviewing and weighing expert judgement.
Jill B. Delston argues that when abortion rights come under attack, all obstetric care hangs in the balance.
Norwegian journalist, Sturla Haugsgjerd, on the shame of addiction.
In the fourth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris asks whether karma is real.
Carolina Flores discusses how reshaping social networks and identities can make us more open to changing our minds.
Jamie Aroosi argues for the urgent necessity of ad hominem arguments.
Quill R. Kukla discusses the ethics of relationship breakdowns.
Sandra Laugier reflects on the political and ethical importance of care work as revealed during the COVID pandemic.
Jonathan Matheson explores the tension between intellectual autonomy and love of truth.
Jeremy Davis dissects the Apple TV+ show Severance.
Marilynn Johnson on bodies, shame and adornment.
Mike Coxhead and James Chamberlain on the transformative potential of philosophical conversations in prison.
Clare Moriarty evangelises for Flann O'Brien's fantastical novel.
In the latest in a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris looks at a modern taboo.
Emily Thomas on the power of exploring unknown spaces
Marianne LeNabat takes issue with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Russell Blackford warns against unthinking, authoritarian tribalism in our responses to war.
Wendy Grossman on Wordle, new owners and the genesis of a conspiracy theory.
Brian Treanor argues for the importance of art, literature, poetry and philosophy even in the face of a burning world.
Sturla Haugsgjerd urges drug policy reform in an open letter to Norway’s Prime Minister.
In the fitth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris looks at how words get their meaning.
Jamie Watson on the complexities of reviewing and weighing expert judgement.
Jill B. Delston argues that when abortion rights come under attack, all obstetric care hangs in the balance.
Norwegian journalist, Sturla Haugsgjerd, on the shame of addiction.
In the fourth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris asks whether karma is real.
Carolina Flores discusses how reshaping social networks and identities can make us more open to changing our minds.
Jamie Aroosi argues for the urgent necessity of ad hominem arguments.
Quill R. Kukla discusses the ethics of relationship breakdowns.
Sandra Laugier reflects on the political and ethical importance of care work as revealed during the COVID pandemic.
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