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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…

Morality and the Self

November 3, 2013

Social psychologists have discovered that our self-images play a surprising role in our thinking about…

Stern-faced nun with the word "SHAME" below.

The Dark Side of Science

October 27, 2013

Science aims tell us something about nearly everything, from the atoms in our cells to…

A 19th-century scientist conducts experiments in a dimly lit laboratory, exploring the dark side of science.

Latin-American Philosophy

September 29, 2013

Latin American Philosophy began centuries before anything of much philosophical consequence happened in North America. …

Collage of Latin American flags representing diverse nations and cultures.

Ancient Cynicism

September 22, 2013

Today, the term ‘cynic’ brings to mind a person who has little or no faith…

Diogenes, the Cynic philosopher, sits in a barrel, examining a lantern. Dogs are nearby.

The Psychology of Evil

August 11, 2013

True evil seems easy to recognize: the killing of innocent children; assigning whole populations to…

Red circle graphic with the words "evil inside" in bold red text.

Gay Pride & Prejudice

June 2, 2013

The question of gay rights has become a hot button issue, with opposition taking on…

Rainbow question mark with purple and blue base; Gay Pride & Prejudice

The Extended Mind

May 12, 2013

The question of gay rights has become a hot button issue, with opposition taking on…

Vitruvian Man superimposed on a brain, illustrating the concept of the extended mind.

What is an Adult?

April 21, 2013

In the Middle Ages, people married, had children, went off to war and took on…

A grumpy baby in a red hat thinks "I hate growing up."

Abortion

March 24, 2013

Nothing stirs up controversy like abortion.  To some, it carries the steep moral cost of…

Two hands hold eggs labeled "Pro-Life" and "Pro-Choice," representing the abortion debate.

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