A Love Story: John Kaag on American Philosophy
John Kaag is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is the author of American Philosophy: A Love Story,...
The Case Against Education?
Princeton University Press recently published a book by the economist Bryan Caplan titled The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a...
The Problem with Scientism
Science is unquestionably the most powerful approach humanity has developed so far to the understanding of the natural world. There is little point in...
Philosophy and Pop Music
Micah Tillman is a Core Division instructor at Stanford Online High School, teaching philosophy of science courses to 9th and 10th graders. He is...
Statement from the Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins Philosophy Department is immensely grateful to Bill Miller for his truly spectacular $75 million gift. The fact that a very successful...
Corrupt the Youth: a philosophy outreach program
As has been aptly noted by many working in our profession, philosophy has a pipeline problem. While minorities (women, people of color, and those...
Could the force really be with us?
Why materialists are wrong and the Jedi right, and how panpsychism might revolutionize science.
How can we explain the ongoing mass appeal of Star Wars?...
From Awe to Awesome
Have you heard the word “awesome” lately? It’s in our films, newsfeeds, and songs; it’s on our t-shirts, menus, and products. “Awesome sells” must...
The Gift
Overcoming the dark side of generosity
The holidays are supposed to be about reconnecting with family, generosity, and celebrating Santa’s birthday. Or Jesus’. For others, it’s supposed...
Can Philosophy with Children be an Antidote to Radicalized Thinking?
After Brexit became a reality in the UK and Trump became a reality in the United States, many thought that this was perhaps the...