Issues in Philosophy

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Brooklyn’s Night of Philosophy: Interview with Ian Olasov

A Night of Philosophy and Ideas was an all-night marathon of philosophy, including 20-minute lectures, readings, ethical dilemma discussions, musical and dance performances, and philosophical yoga...
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The Universe Code: Is information more fundamental than matter? (IAI video)

We think information provides facts about the world around us. Yet some in quantum physics now claim that information is primary, more fundamental than...
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Writing Popular Philosophy: Interview with Quartz’s Olivia Goldhill

Olivia Goldhill is a philosophy and psychology journalist with Quartz.  I spoke with her about tips for academic philosophers who are interested in writing for general...
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Philosophy Through Fiction Competition (Update)

UPDATE (April 1, 2017): We received a very large number of submissions (704 eligible entries) and given that our judges and readers are a...
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Dreaming the Future: Utopia and the Limits of Thought

When we see so much hypocrisy around us, it's because we have it in ourselves. And when politicians reveal to us what we are...
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Young Philosophers of New York: Interview with Joseph S. Biehl

Joseph S. Biehl runs the Gotham Philosophical Society, an ‘idea bank’ for New York City, and is launching a philosophy workshop series for children.  I spoke with...
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Does comedy hold the key to truth and morality? (IAI video)

To be taken seriously is an accolade for the thinker. But from Nietzsche to Derrida, big ideas have been expressed through irony, satire and...
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Is Journalism Anti-Philosophical?

Joe Humphreys is a journalist with The Irish Times, for which he produces the weekly ‘Unthinkable’ philosophy column.  I spoke with Joe about philosophical journalism, philosophy for...
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How to be Fair in Academic Voting

Here’s a common situation. A department plans to invite six candidates to interview for one opening. At the meeting where the vote is to...
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Owning Ourselves (IAI Video)

"My body, my choice" has been the rallying cry for social justice movements around the world, since in an equitable and just world we...