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...
What is Philosophy?
This November marks the 12th anniversary of World Philosophy Day, a moveable feast endorsed by UNESCO and aimed at underlining the significant and often...
Which is more fundamental: processes or things?
by Celso Vieira
Metaphysics is the attempt to understand how existence works by examining the building blocks of reality, the distinctions between mental and physical entities,...
The Limits of Reason
We think reason helps lead us to knowledge. But from our political views to finding our way home what we know and believe is...