A Philosopher-Poet Experiments in Literature
Mara-Daria Cojocaru is a lecturer in practical philosophy at the Munich School of Philosophy, working in the tradition of philosophical pragmatism on issues of...
Why Stoicism Is Being Updated
In a previous interview with the APA Blog, Lawrence Becker spoke about what sparked his interest in academic philosophy, what he is currently doing,...
‘Know thyself’ is not just silly advice: it’s actively dangerous
by Bence Nanay
There is a phrase you are as likely to find in a serious philosophy text as you are in the wackiest self-help...
How Do We Separate Truth From Rhetoric?
We assume that the truth of what we say is independent of the way we say it. Yet how we express something plays a...
Practical and Impractical Advice for Philosophers Writing Fiction
Eric Schwitzgebel has a pleasingly liberal view of what constitutes philosophy. A philosopher is anyone wrestling with the “biggest picture framing issues” of… well,...
Everything and Nothing
Some claim it created the universe. Sartre argued it was central to our Being. Yet Nothing turns out to be strangely elusive. Scientists can't...
How Can Philosophy Bake Bread?
Philosophy Bakes Bread is a radio show and podcast that promotes public philosophy by showcasing philosophy's relevance for everyday life as well as public policy. Philosophers including Martha...
What Machines Can’t Do
In this week’s talk from the Institute of Art and Ideas, the panel considers the potential of artificial minds.
Turing has been joined by Hawking...
Philosophy for Business Students
Business schools are one of the more unusual locations to find philosophers, and yet there are quite a few business schools that do integrate philosophy into...
The Philosophy of String Theory
In this week's talk from the Institute of Art and Ideas, we look to unravel the secrets of the universe.
Over 40 years have passed...