Politics and Cognitive Science
April 13, 2008
Can cognitive science explain the difference between liberals and conservatives? Do we elect our presidents…
Emma Goldman
July 5, 2026
Activist and anarchist philosopher Emma Goldman fought for human liberation in every realm of life. While she opposed the women’s suffrage movement, she was a staunch advocate for women’s rights. So why did she think the right to vote was so unimportant? What did she…
Athletic Beauty
April 6, 2008
Figure skating is athletic and beautiful. How about a bone-crunching tackle? Or a spikes-high slide…
Philosophy of Wine
April 6, 2008
The discriminating wine palate: bouquet, nose, great vintages, genius vintners. Are these just myths perpetrated…
The Future of Philosophy
March 23, 2008
Ken and John discuss the future of philosophy with three rising stars in American philosophy:…
Stoicism
March 9, 2008
People who don’t seem affected by emotions are often called “stoic.” But there’s a lot…
Race, Class, and Inequality
February 10, 2008
The concept of equality is as important to America’s self-conception as it is confusing. What…
Leadership
December 23, 2007
At certain crucial times, such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and World War…
Concept of God
December 9, 2007
What does “God” mean? Is God a concrete thing like a chair or a human;…
The Science of Humor
November 25, 2007
Being funny isn’t easy. Figuring out what makes things funny is even harder. Still, a…
The Philosophy of Hoops
November 4, 2007
Basketball, an American invention but a world-wide phenomenon, is sometimes characterized as the most athletic…
The Nature of Imagination
October 7, 2007
A lot of our thinking, and even our perception, has to do not only with…
Philosophy and the Law
September 23, 2007
With what right do governments make and enforce laws? To what extent are citizens obligated…
Math and the Mind
September 16, 2007
How does a bunch of grey matter in our skulls have the ability to solve…
What Is Art?
September 9, 2007
Anything someone wants to call art? Or are there some objective criteria, that not every…
The Value of Art
September 9, 2007
An art lover will argue that art brings beauty to our surroundings and provides occasions…
Marriage and Monogamy
September 2, 2007
Monogamy is traditional in most cultures, and it is the law throughout America since Utah…
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