Philosophy

Philosophy

The ultimate irony is that the true World Future Society now exists only in the Wayback Machine, consigned to a hidden history that, in a few years, nobody will remember to look up, let alone.

Hogan alleged that the order discovered the remains in the Talpiot Tomb in East Jerusalem during the Middle Ages and that they are now stored in two vaults somewhere in the American Northwest.

Calls for regime change in Iran have surged following the June 2025 aerial bombardments by Israel, encouraged by hawkish factions in Tel Aviv. These military actions aim to curb Iran's nuclear threat while advocating for the toppling of the Islamic Republic. However, efforts to implement regime change risk reanimating the imperialist dynamics exploited by the Islamic Republic to justify its rule. The result is a reinforcement of an oppressive regime through means intended to end it.

Fraud does occur in some microscopic fraction of the votes, but claims of significant voter fraud are often based on fallacies or lies. Anecdotal evidence is a common fallacy, emphasizing rare instances of fraud while ignoring that such events usually lead to perpetrators being caught and punished.

Ctesibius's innovations in water clock technology solved mechanical riddles, significantly improving the precision of timekeeping in ancient civilizations.

Woolf declared, being highbrow is the best. She was unabashed in her preferences: The highbrow 'is the man or woman of thoroughbred intelligence who rides his mind at a gallop across country in pursuit of an idea.' That is why I have always been so proud to be called highbrow.

The halo effect distorts objective evaluation, as attractive individuals are often assumed to possess positive traits like intelligence and trustworthiness, despite lacking supporting evidence.

A scene from "Mob Psycho 100" sparked a conversation about how our intentions and actions carry real moral weight, emphasizing that karma shapes relationships in the present.

The book aims to provide an account of trans oppression while also addressing gender dysphoria, emphasizing how trans people are often seen as mere deceivers or pretenders.

Prejean later wrote, "I touched him in the only way I could. I told him: 'Look at my face. I will be the face of Christ, the face of love for you.'"

Swing is a musical system that causes joy, euphoria, and optimism. Explaining it is akin to defining a religion in a few words.

Archimedes was the King's trusted scientist in Syracuse around 250 BC, tasked to ensure the purity of a crown suspected to be mixed with bronze.

Meric Casaubon, in a 1668 letter on 'general learning', accused Descartes of deliberately fostering ignorance among his readers, manipulating them to become blindly obedient to his philosophy.

The definition of 'objective' versus 'subjective' can help categorize experiences based on their ability to represent the physical world accurately or inaccurately.

The NAR emphasizes the role of modern-day apostles and prophets as authoritative leaders, tasked with transforming society and ushering in God's kingdom on Earth.

Democrats focus on getting more voters to support them by making voting easier, while Republicans aim to reduce the number of votes for Democrats.

A central feature of the λμμ˜-calculus is the treatment of evaluation contexts as first-class objects, which plays a significant role in term evaluation.

The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour has returned to Moscow, a near-exact replica of the 19th-century structure destroyed by the Bolsheviks, symbolizing changing ideologies.

Huston Smith discusses the family as a vital institution during Cold War tensions and technological change, interviewing Margaret Mead and Bertram Beck for their insights.

Imagining the end of the world is a timeless tradition. Myths and stories about the apocalypse are found across cultures, foretelling a day when Earth as we know it will no longer exist.

Defector crosswords, launched in partnership with AVCX, run every Monday. Erica Hsiung Wojcik, a psychology professor at Skidmore College, constructed this week's puzzle.

Basic humanity is an innate capacity for interest in others, forming a basis for attachment and developing into care for others' well-being.

I fear that the region is heading towards the logic of total war, something that, in the long run, will also make life in Israel impossible.

Creating a custom AI persona for a class involves two general tasks. The first task is to provide information specific to your class, and the second is to design a suitable persona.

The HowTheLightGetsIn festival of music and philosophy will return to Hampstead Heath this September, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers and performers.

According to a study published by the American Psychological Association, cool people generally possess six specific attributes: extroverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous.

Vivi thanks Zidane and his friends for the adventures, stating, "That's why we have to help each other and live life to the fullest."

Fonzio reported the discovery of a remarkably preserved female body, with small ears, dark eyebrows, and a pale face, appearing as if freshly buried.

This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before.

Speaking to Myspace as an upcoming artist in 2013, Lana Dey Rey said that the "vision of making [her] life a work of art" was what inspired her to create her music video for her breakthrough single, Video Games (2011). The self-made video, featuring old movies clips and webcam footage of Del Rey singing, went viral. It eventually led her to sign with a major record label.

Personal truth is defined as the deeply held understanding of who we are—our values, beliefs, and experiences—that shape how we perceive the world and our place within it.

Conservation biologists must develop the mindset for using what they know about animal cognition to save them.

The American Philosophical Association has established the Milton K. Munitz Prize in Metaphysics, Ontology, and Cosmology, and the Lenore Bloom Munitz Prize in Value Theory, Social Philosophy, and Civic Virtue, awarded annually.

Directed by Mexican American filmmaker Andrés Lira, Primero, Sueño is a stirring portrait of undocumented immigrant workers in California's agricultural industry, revealing their often invisible struggles.

Cicero believed that doing what is difficult but morally correct brings enduring rewards in life, despite our instinct to seek the path of least resistance.

Du tac au tac means to respond immediately and sharply, without hesitation. It's used to describe someone who answers back in a direct, clever, or snappy way.

In the late fifteenth-century collection of mystical poetry from the Franciscan convent at Villingen, the twenty-two named nuns include several with the name Agnes, reflecting the popularity of saints' names at baptism.

To give writing its future, it is necessary to overthrow the myth: the birth of the reader must be at the cost of the death of the Author.

The belief that white Americans are the real victims of racism is linked to the loss of certain advantages previously enjoyed by them, particularly following key civil rights milestones such as the abolition of slavery and the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The village of Flushing in Cornwall, with its fishing heritage and close-knit community, celebrates memories through street-side wireframe lights honoring those who have passed. Each light symbolizes individual stories, reflecting the unique connections among villagers.

Many on the right engage in the Deficit argument and the Dependency argument when Democrats propose benefits like universal pre-K, childcare benefits, and expansions of the child tax credit.

Plato's philosophy emphasized that all humans should pursue truth, but he made an exception for one story: the "noble lie," which unites a people through myth.

The Supreme Court ruled in Mahmoud v. Taylor that the school board violated the First Amendment rights of an interfaith coalition of parents, allowing them to opt their children out of LGBTQ+-themed lessons.

The most likely possibility is that the most powerful tech companies will take human-like design as far as it can go, pushing for maximally realistic AI faces, voices, and detailed personas.

Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old from Georgia, was declared brain-dead in February 2025 while pregnant, resulting in a heated discussion about her care and legal issues surrounding abortion laws.

Gandhi's perspective on violence in the anticolonial struggle requires understanding his ties to the Swadeshi movement, which transformed through significant cultural figures seeking national identity.

The question "Do you personally know anyone who X?" serves as a rhetorical strategy aimed at creating the illusion that X is uncommon or less serious, impacting public perception.