Religion
Why Wandering Minds Are Unhappy Minds
A pair of Harvard researchers found that humans spend nearly half their time thinking about something other than what they’re doing.
When Rudolph Meets Beowulf
Here is what the modern Christmas ditty looks like in heroic Anglo-Saxon metre.
Prof: Why My University Shutdown My Website and Blog
College administrators often believe they have authority to suppress speech when an authors’ expressions get controversial. But is it good policy?
New Study Links Pot Use to Degenerative Brain Disorder
Has the first negative side effect to cannabis finally been found?
When Santa Claus was Replaced by Ded Moroz
Once upon a time, in a far away land, Santa Claus gave way to Ded Moroz or “Old Man Frost.”
‘Trump Attackers’ Who Tried to Grab this Woman’s Hijab Were Fake
Crime, like everything else in America, has become politicized.
Regretting Motherhood: A Symptom of 21st Century Anti-Natalism
“Baby regret” seems to be the zeitgeist, and we have to wonder why.
How to Transform a Life Stuck in a Rut
As Heraclitus said, “A man’s character is his fate.” So what makes character?
Orwell on the Difference Between Patriotism and Nationalism
The difference is relatively simple. But Orwell makes it clear that nationalism has nothing to do with nationhood.
Quick Quiz: Do You Know the Basics of Modern Philosophy?
See how culturally literate you are about modern philosophy.
Oxford Univ. Tells Students to Stop Saying ‘He’ and ‘She’
Student have formally been asked to use the gender-neutral pronoun 'ze' instead of 'she and 'he'.
Sexual Desire is Immoral Because It's Inherently Objectifying
What’s objectifying about sexual desire is its ability to numb a person to reason, both in themselves and in others.
People Can’t Stop Talking About ‘Post-Truth’; So what is it?
Defining this concept is not as easy as it appears.
C.S. Lewis’ ‘Lost’ Parable on the Meaning of Christmas
Are we hypocritical for celebrating Christmas?
Professor: America’s Public Schools Have Always Been ‘Religious’
Prof. Charles Glenn shows that the creation of public schools was the triumph of one particular form of religion over others.
Quiz: What's Your Purpose in Life?
Take a look at these thought-provoking quotes and see which answer leads you to your life purpose.
Is Eliminating Jobs Really ‘Progress’?
Amazon grocery stores will eliminate waiting in lines... and jobs.
How Our Contradictions Make Us Human
Contradictions are omnipresent in our intrapersonal life and they are particularly visible when strong beliefs come into play.
Does God See Humans as His Children or His Servants?
The question gets to the heart of a fundamental theological difference between Christianity and Islam.
The Moral Problem with that 'Last Tango' Rape Scene
A famous scene from the 1972 film 'The Last Tango in Paris' was shot by violating a very basic requirement for exercising moral agency.
Why Self-Discipline Must Be Selfish
The work, the learning, the exercise, the diet: all of the things you intend to do, but don’t. Who’s it all for?
What Spawned Abdul Artan’s Rage?
Friends and students described the now-dead Ohio State student as bright, humble, and nice. So what went wrong?
Chesterton: In Defense of Eating that Christmas Turkey
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the dance to make sure nobody is offended.
C.S. Lewis on How the Ego Thwarts Prayer
Is prayer all too often thwarted by the inflated egos of humanity?
Why Donald Trump Should Heed Plato on Foreign Policy
Does the ancient Greek philosopher offer a new way forward?
10 Lessons Marcus Aurelius Learned From His Father
The last of Rome’s Five Great Emperors left a record of important life-lessons he learned from his adopted father.
5 Reasons People Tend to Get Happier as They Grow Older
Getting through the 30s and early 40s is key.
When the Words ‘His’ and ‘Hers’ Become Heresy
Have we finally arrived at the future Orwell predicted?