Is Philanthropy Bad for Democracy?
November 21, 2021
In a liberal democracy, individuals should have the freedom to give money to charities of…
The 2026 Dionysus Awards
July 26, 2026
Now that the dust has settled from the Oscars, it’s time to think about what movies of the past year challenged our assumptions and made us think about things in new ways. Josh and guest co-host Jorah Danenberg present our annual Dionysus Awards for the…
The Occult Philosophy
October 31, 2021
The occult is routinely dismissed in our times as the province of quacks, the irrational,…
Immigration and Multiculturalism
October 3, 2021
Whether for economic reasons or to flee violence and persecution, immigration rates continue to climb…
Gandhi as a Philosopher
September 26, 2021
Gandhi is famous as the leader of the movement for Indian independence, which he based…
What Do We Owe Future Generations?
September 19, 2021
We talk about owing future generations a better world. We might also think that we…
Authority and Resistance
September 12, 2021
Authority can refer to people or institutions that have the political power to make decisions,…
Summer Reading List 2021
September 5, 2021
As some parts of our lives return to a kind of normal, Josh and Ray…
Envy: Vice or Virtue?
August 22, 2021
Bertrand Russell said that envy was one of the most potent causes of unhappiness, and…
The Creative Life
August 8, 2021
Parents and students alike often think that a college major defines possible career options. Yet…
The 2021 Dionysus Awards
August 1, 2021
After a year in which “entertainment” took on a whole new meaning, what were the…
Foreign Aid – or Injury?
July 18, 2021
Many of us might think that developed nations should lead the effort to end global…
Foucault and Power
July 4, 2021
Michel Foucault was a 20th century philosopher known for his work concerning power and knowledge.…
Does Reputation Matter?
June 27, 2021
We think about about our own reputation all the time, and we constantly reference the…
Can Reason Save Us?
June 13, 2021
To an optimist, things are constantly getting better: disease and extreme poverty are down; life…
The Psychology of Cruelty
May 30, 2021
Throughout history, people have committed all kinds of cruel, degrading, and evil acts toward other…
The Athlete as Philosopher
May 16, 2021
For the ancient Greeks, sport was an integral part of education. Athletic programs remain in…
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