Philosophy
The Atlantic: A Crisis of Truth is Upon Us (Apart From Trump)
Faith in institutions is collapsing--and the phenomenon is not isolated to America.
So You’re Too Ethical to Eat Meat; But Should Cows Go Extinct?
Cows don’t belong to the natural world. They owe their existence to our selective breeding, not evolution.
'What’s Wrong with the World?'
G.K. Chesterton believed he had the answer.
Quiz: Name the Logical Fallacy
How well can you spot holes in people's arguments?
Sex and Marriage: 6 Statistics That Might Surprise You
A "sexpert" explains.
Why One Inner City College is Bringing Back Plato
Instead of teaching woke literature that’s social justice compatible, the college is teaching Plato.
The 10 Habits of Logical People
Many of these intellectual habits seem simple, but it takes years of education and discipline to cultivate them.
Child Sexbots and Dolls Probably Aren’t the Cure for Pedophilia
The discussion as to whether child sex dolls and child androids can reduce pedophilia offers an indication as to which philosophy reigns in America today.
The Future Will Not Be Dull
The future in a representative capitalist democracy has never shown any inclination to permanency, but the volume and velocity of change approaching our species in the current age may be unprecedented.
Wolff’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Shows the Founders Were Right About the Presidency
Michael Wolff’s new book Fire and Fury paints an ugly portrait of President Trump—and shows the Founders were right when it came to power and the presidency.
The Instant Pot Can Teach Us a Lot About Capitalism (and the Key to Entrepreneurial Success)
Without traditional advertising, Instant Pot has become a best-selling item on Amazon, selling 215,000 units on Amazon Prime Day.
This Week I Was Denied a Service Because of the Company’s Values—And I’m Okay With That
The freedom to disagree is what makes America so unique.
Ben Franklin’s 5 Secrets to Successful Friendships
As one of America's earliest diplomats, Franklin had firsthand experience in gaining and maintaining valuable friendships.
The Logic Quiz That Will Trigger EVERYONE
Remember: Just because an argument is "valid" doesn't mean it's "sound".
Your New Year’s Resolutions Fail Because You're Not Listening
If you are like me, you’ve resolved to make changes in your life only to experience the frustration of sliding back into old habits.
Philosophy Prof Argues Human Nature Doesn't Exist. Commits Logical Fallacy
University of Toronto's Ronnie de Sousa has been a philosophy professor for over 50 years. One would hope he would avoid committing the fallacy of equivocation by now.
H.G. Wells vs. George Orwell: Their debate whether science is humanity’s best hope
Though Wells and Orwell were debating in the era of Nazism, many of their arguments reverberate today in contemporary debates over science and policy.
What Robin Williams Taught Us About Kindness
“Kindness is love in action,” observed psychologist Robert Holden in his book 'Loveability.'
10 Interesting Historical Facts about European Monasteries
The monastery was the most influential institution in Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
3 Reasons Millennials Should Consider Ditching Karl Marx for Ayn Rand
Karl Marx doesn’t align with what’s important to Millennials.
Rethinking the Burning Question of Cremation
It involves the destruction of an invaluable repository of social and collective memory.
'The Personal Is Political' is Making Politics More Toxic
“The personal is political” is a slogan that has a nice ring. But it's a philosophy that carries consequences.
'Free Will Exists': G.K. Chesterton’s Philosophy in 3 Words
G.K. Chesterton rejected optimism and pessimism because he found both to be expressions of a fatalistic approach to life.
Wedding Cakes Have Nothing to Do With Free Speech
It’s all because many decades ago the courts abandoned the principle that liberty and private property necessarily entail the right of freedom of association, which necessarily entails the right to discriminate.
What Happens When You Think
Ever wonder what happens when you think? A French philosopher gives you a hand-drawn diagram to explain.
What We Can Learn from David Cassidy’s Dying Words
David Cassidy's estranged daughter shared her father's dying words. And they can be a lesson for us all.
How to Fight Bullshit at Work (and Keep Your Dignity and Job)
The philosopher Harry Frankfurt at Princeton University defined bullshit as talk that has no relationship to the truth.
Why You Feel the Need to Touch those Keys in Your Pocket Before You Leave the House
Contrary to the proverbial expression that ‘seeing is believing’, it is touch that secures our epistemic grip on reality.