Foucault and Power
October 18, 2026
Michel Foucault was a 20th century philosopher known for his work concerning power and knowledge.…
Nachman of Breslov and the Obligation to be Happy
October 25, 2026
Nachman of Breslov was an 18th-century spiritual rabbinic leader, mystic, and storyteller, known particularly for his creative parables. His religious philosophy involved fostering an individual, conversational relationship with God. And he believed that being happy was not just a nice thing but a positive requirement.…
Liberty and Justice for Who?
October 11, 2026
Many democracies are founded on the ideals of 18th- and 19th-Century British Liberalism: the idea…
Judith Jarvis Thomson
October 4, 2026
Judith Jarvis Thomson is best known for arguing that abortion is morally permissible, even granting…
Islamic Philosophy
September 27, 2026
Some of the many topics discussed in Islamic philosophy are the Qur’an, knowledge, dreams, justice,…
Hildegard von Bingen
September 20, 2026
Hildegard von Bingen was a 12th century mystic, polymath, and composer whose work spanned visionary…
Maimonides and the Goodness of the World
September 13, 2026
Moses Maimonides (also known as the Rambam) was a 12th-century rabbi and scholar, most famous…
(End of) Summer Reading List 2026
September 6, 2026
The Philosophers talk to the authors of recent and forthcoming books that speak to our…
Why Be Reasonable?
August 30, 2026
“You’re being unreasonable.” “Reasonable doubt.” The “reasonable person” standard. Talk of reasonableness is everywhere we…
The Philosophical Worlds of Borges
August 23, 2026
Argentinian writer Jorge Luís Borges wrote some of the world’s most brilliant, mind-bending, and philosophical…
What Is Game Theory?
August 16, 2026
Game theory is a set of mathematical techniques for thinking about how people should choose…
Simone Weil
August 9, 2026
French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil was also an activist whose goal was to elevate…
James Baldwin and Social Justice
August 2, 2026
Sometimes, we struggle to tell the truth—especially when it’s the truth about ourselves. Why did…
The 2026 Dionysus Awards
July 26, 2026
Now that the dust has settled from the Oscars, it’s time to think about what…
How Do We Learn?
July 19, 2026
We’re all learning about the world all the time—not just as small children but all…
Crisis and Creativity in Mayan Mythology
July 12, 2026
The Popol Vuh, written in 1702, was based on a Mayan oral tradition encompassing creation…
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