The Athlete as Philosopher
May 16, 2021
For the ancient Greeks, sport was an integral part of education. Athletic programs remain in…
Philosophy Behind Bars
August 18, 2019
In 1994, Congress eliminated federal funding for college education in prisons. It was, they argued,…
Extreme Altruism
December 9, 2018
We can all agree that helping others is great, a deed worth doing. But devoting…
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
April 17, 2016
If the Ancients found themselves transported to the modern world, they would have much to…
Dignity Denied: Life and Death in Prison
January 10, 2016
According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, there are more people living with mental illness in…
Ancient Cynicism
September 22, 2013
Today, the term ‘cynic’ brings to mind a person who has little or no faith…
Loyalty
September 9, 2012
Loyalty is usually reckoned to be an important virtue; even loyalty to lost causes is…
Altruism
June 13, 2010
Are people genuinely altruistic, or is altruism just a type of selfish-behavior? Are other animals…
Stoicism
March 9, 2008
People who don’t seem affected by emotions are often called “stoic.” But there’s a lot…
Forgiveness
September 26, 2006
Justice is a virtue and so, many claim, is forgiveness. But they seem inconsistent. Is…
Love
October 25, 2005
Is love just a (second-hand) emotion? Is it a feeling? A disparate group of feelings, glandular responses,…
Saints, Heroes, and Well-Lived Lives
August 30, 2005
Some actions are right, and some are wrong. But aren’t some even better than right—the…
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