Language and Thought
June 15, 2008
You might think our thoughts simply determine what we say. But maybe the language we…
Democracy By Numbers
November 1, 2026
Despite adhering to the principle of “one person, one vote,” elections in the United States are often highly contentious: presidents can be elected after losing the popular vote, there is widespread gerrymandering and voter purging, and not everyone has equal representation in the Senate. So…
The Problem of Evil
June 8, 2008
Many religions tell us that God is perfect: all-knowing, all-powerful, and beneficent. Why then do…
Summer Reading List 2008
June 1, 2008
Summer’s just around the corner – what books are you going to pack with your…
Liberty vs. Security
May 25, 2008
Edward Gibbon and James Madison both noted how liberties in Rome were among the victims…
Jewish Philosophy
April 27, 2008
Rabbis and Talmudic scholars have spent centuries puzzling over theology, texts, and life. In the…
Politics and Cognitive Science
April 13, 2008
Can cognitive science explain the difference between liberals and conservatives? Do we elect our presidents…
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…
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