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1 week ago

Walking toward Wisdom: the Aporetics of Hiking

Intentional hiking deepens attention, resilience, community bonds, and ethical engagement with self, others, and the environment.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
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This college major could improve your critical thinking skills

Majoring in philosophy is associated with greater gains in verbal and reasoning skills than other majors, even after controlling for prior ability.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
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What is philosophy for?

Philosophy aids in developing critical thinking, examining beliefs, and understanding existence.
Books
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Five Sci-Fi Novels That Can Change Your View of Reality

Certain science-fiction novels merge compelling storytelling with provocative ethical and philosophical questions about humanity, science, identity, and societal flaws.
#religion
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

What's Brewing for the 2026 Pacific APA Online Conference

The 2026 Pacific Division Meeting will provide a reimagined online space for philosophy, fostering broader participation and innovative discussions.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
3 weeks ago

Book Symposium on Xiang, Chinese Cosmopolitanism

Chinese Cosmopolitanism critiques Western academic views, revealing inherent biases and advocating for a broader understanding of global philosophical ideas.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Some Things Upset You and Others Don't

A therapeutic goal is to replace self-destructive or self-defeating emotional rules with more functional ones and find healthier ways to respond to emotional experiences.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How to Banish Anger Forever, According to Philosophy

Anger is a bad habit that people tend to pick up from their parents. When a child who was raised at Plato's house was returned to his parents and witnessed his father shouting, he said, 'I never saw this at Plato's house.'
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fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Plato's Cave and the Echo Chambers of Today

The cave symbolizes mental entrapment in illusions, reflecting cultural narratives and emotional defenses that influence perceptions and hinder true understanding.
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fromOpen Culture
4 weeks ago

What Is Kabbalah? An Introduction to the Jewish Mystical Tradition

Kabbalah is a complex Jewish mystical tradition historically rooted in medieval Europe, often misconstrued in contemporary culture.
#science
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago
Philosophy

Three Varieties of Scientific Engagement: Exploring the Space of Naturalistic Approached to Philosophy

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4 weeks ago
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Three Varieties of Scientific Engagement: Exploring the Space of Naturalistic Approached to Philosophy

fromBig Think
4 weeks ago

Money as the dark matter of the universe

What if, like food or life itself, money carried an expiration date - forcing it to flow rather than accumulate? Could changing the very nature of money reshape our values and bind communities together - instead of often driving them apart?
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Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago

CFA: ACPA Panels at 2026 Eastern APA at Baltimore

Proposals for individual papers on Chinese philosophy are invited for the 2026 APA Eastern Division Meeting.
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1 month ago

Read an extract from Philosophy Of Jazz - The Wire

Improvisation as a musical practice transcends mechanical routines, emphasizing coherence in musical articulations over mere recall of scales or fixed phrases, which leads to true artistic expression.
Philosophy
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

Yoga Teacher Training Didn't Change My Life-But Here's What It Did Do

Yoga teacher training did not dramatically change my life as expected.
Philosophy
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Jessica Biel's Son Called Her 'Old.' Her Clapback? Surprisingly Deep

A comment from her son about looking old inspired Jessica Biel to reflect on aging and cherish motherhood.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
1 month ago

3 ways to find and invite more wonder

Wonder invites questions and is rooted in the concept of vulnerability and egolessness, revealing deeper truths about human experience.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Madness, Mental Illness, and Emotional Distress, Emily R. Douglas

The course explores the philosophy of psychiatry and psychotherapy through units on psychoanalysis, anti-psychiatry, and modern mental wellness.
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fromAeon
1 month ago

What's an idea worth? How prominent thinkers have understood intellectual property | Aeon Videos

Philosophers like John Locke and David Hume have historically debated the legitimacy and implications of intellectual property rights, questioning whether owning an idea is akin to owning physical property. Locke's theory emphasizes individual labor as the basis of property ownership, while Hume challenges the notion of ownership tied solely to intellectual creation. In contrast, contemporary discussions highlight the complexities of this issue in the digital age, particularly regarding the accessibility of knowledge versus incentivizing innovation.
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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Francis Bacon's Essays explore the darker side of human nature. 400 years on, they still instruct and unnerve

Bacon's Essays have been continuously published since 1625, illustrating his profound impact on language and thought.
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1 month ago

Paranoid FW25 Collection Explores the Art of Returning Through Memory, Nature, and Texture | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Paranoid's Fall/Winter 2025 collection centers on the concept of '帰' (ki), focusing on identity and memory rather than nostalgia.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The thought experiments that test your life, not your logic

In that sense, it's not so different from a lab experiment, where researchers set the stage and observe what unfolds. The aim of these often fantastical scenarios is just as serious: to test, stretch, or even shatter our intuitions about how the world works.
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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle

Modern society pressures individuals to become 'entrepreneurs' of themselves, where even leisure is a competitive act, leading to burnout.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Book Review: Jon Raymond's Unexpected Page-Turner Could Have Been Titled God and Sex and Trees

The novel 'God and Sex' examines spirituality, faith, and human connection through the journey of Arthur, a struggling writer.
Philosophy
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago

The Epistemology Professor Losing it in Cincinnati

Communication breakdowns can lead to frustration in family relationships, reflecting deeper philosophical questions about meaning.
Philosophy
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago

Philosophers on Newspapers

Philosophers occasionally write about unconventional themes such as buildings, food, and newspapers, beyond their traditional focus on epistemology and metaphysics.
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago

How Do You Know?

A fundamental question about knowledge arises when authority figures assert truths. The inquisitive mindset is crucial to understanding and challenging established claims.
Philosophy
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago

The Philosophical Method of Exception

Philosophical definitions of concepts like knowledge can face challenges through counter-examples that reveal limitations in common beliefs.
Law
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Between Order and Intimacy: Rethinking Law as Living Wisdom

Law encompasses eternal principles and the ephemeral nature of life, intertwining timeless ideals with human experience.
#parenting
fromApaonline
1 month ago

APA Member Interview: Jonah Branding

Sigmund Freud, as an early 20th-century Viennese Lamarckian, should take human nature to be highly malleable, leading to a paradox in his views against this idea.
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Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Sensing the Planet with Kids Books and Climate Music

Understanding Earth's meaning requires accepting its vast timescales and natural complexity, which influences human societal responses.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Psychological Secret to Longevity

The phenomenon of time seeming to speed up with age or slow down under boredom presents a fascination, where subjective experience often clashes with clock and calendar time.
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#artificial-intelligence
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Bearing Witness: Trauma, Evil, and the Limits of Closure

Clients often pose philosophical questions regarding justice, evil, and forgiveness that impact healing and personal growth.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Student Loan Forgiveness 2: Fairness

Anger does not prove that something is unfair. People can be angry about fair situations or unfavorable situations that are not as unfair as they desire.
Philosophy
Philosophy
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Plato, Aristotle & Other Greek Philosophers in Raphael's Renaissance Masterpiece, The School of Athens

Raphael's fresco The School of Athens unites great philosophers across generations, showcasing their collective pursuit of knowledge.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The public-private myth: Why religion can't be kept behind closed doors

Privacy within one's home is a legal right, emphasizing the protection against unwarranted intrusion by authorities.
fromSubstack
1 month ago

The AI Replaces Services Myth

Schopenhauer's philosophy is the mirror of his own nature... What he saw was not the world, but himself writ large.
Philosophy
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Hanneke Rozemuller's editorial illustrations delve into daydreams and everyday anxieties

"Each of Hanneke's illustrations features the detachment of selves, allowing her figures to float through a metaphysical world that only the cartoon logic can allow; a ballooned, ghost-like ego floating above someone at a computer; or heads lined up in the form of a train's body, their thought bubbles becoming smoke stacks."
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

A Philosopher Looks at Clothes by Kate Moran is engaging and unpretentious - we need more philosophy books like this

Clothes serve three basic purposes: protection, modesty and decoration. Each purpose raises deep philosophical questions regarding their significance and impact on identity and expression.
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fromMedium
1 month ago

How would Nietzsche redesign Instagram if he were Zuckerberg?

Some Silicon Valley leaders idolize Nietzsche to justify competitive corporate behaviors.
fromNature
1 month ago

Should we treat rivers as living things?

Rivers, on a long view, are alive. They are born; they change; they shift their channels; they forge new routes to the sea; they move both gradually and violently; they teem (usually) with life; they may die a quasi-natural death; they are frequently maimed and even murdered.
Environment
fromMedium
1 month ago

How would Nietzsche redesign Instagram if he were Zuckerberg?

Some Silicon Valley leaders have a bizarre adoration for philosophers like Adam Smith, Ayn Rand, and Friedrich Hayek. Alongside these thinkers, Friedrich Nietzsche is frequently mentioned in tech circles.
Silicon Valley
Philosophy
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Meghan O'Gieblyn, essayist: I don't think Trump really believes in God'

Embracing uncertainty and humility about knowledge can lead to a deeper understanding, even amidst existential questions.
Philosophy
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Give Nature a Chance

Montaigne's wisdom emphasizes the importance of allowing nature to function without undue human interference.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Wild Horses and Human Hearts

The experience of frequent and ongoing internal conflict is a perfectly normal part of the human condition. No exceptions; every epoch and culture has struggled with this.
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#ethics
Relationships
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The Tree of Kink: What science teaches us about fetish clusters

Sexual preferences and fetishes are complex and interconnected, varying with mood and circumstances.
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fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

How to approach going to the cinema like a philosopher

Cinema serves as a medium for philosophical thought, shaping perception and experience through movement-images.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A New Approach to Naturalism

Naturalism asserts all phenomena arise from natural properties, excluding supernatural explanations and grounding knowledge in natural sciences.
Philosophy
fromNature
2 months ago

A canine friend to a feline family

Metaphysicians face significant challenges in unraveling the complexities of existence and reality.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Authenticity as Resistance in Academic Spaces

Transitioning from a Black women-centered educational environment to a predominantly white graduate school was isolating and intimidating.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Do You Want to Worry Less and Live More?

Racing thoughts, tension in your muscles, fear in the pit of your stomach, and the alarming sense that disaster is imminent are the trademarks of our modern-day world-weariness.
Mental health
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Intelligence is Always Artificial

For Hegel, intelligence is always artificial, with nothing natural about understanding, consciousness, or intelligence itself, challenging the idea of innate behavior versus learned actions.
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Philosophy
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

A rabbi and reverend keep the faith, even in retirement. They host senior meetups

Rabbi and Reverend lead interfaith conversations to explore religion's role in life and foster connection among different beliefs.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Why quantum physicists are still arguing after 100 years

Quantum mechanics remains fundamentally unclear and controversial among physicists even a century after its inception.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

15 Things We Constantly Have to Explain to People Who Don't Do Yoga

Yoga is a broad practice and philosophy that encompasses much more than physical poses.
fromCreativeApplications.Net
2 months ago

Enter the Meadow - Claire L. Evans

What draws me to nature is how persistently it defies capture. I could count each blade of grass, every worm, ant, bud, and splat of bird-shit, and still know nothing about this meadow.
Philosophy
Philosophy
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Festival is coming to Hampstead Heath with music and big ideas

The HowTheLightGetsIn festival returns with a focus on music, philosophy, and key speakers to explore future societal values.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

The existentialist philosophy of Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey's self-made music video for 'Video Games' conveyed authenticity but raised questions about her true identity and artistic intentions.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

APA Announces the Milton K. Munitz Prize and Lenore Bloom Munitz Prize

The APA has established two annual Munitz Prizes for philosophical scholarship, recognizing outstanding papers in specific fields.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
2 months ago

5 stories that teach you philosophy (better than some philosophy books)

Philosophy can be explored through accessible fiction rather than dense texts.
Philosophy
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Socratic Litigation: Imagining the curious case of the hamstrung hemlock

Socrates ingested hemlock but did not die; instead, he developed a severe rash.
Mindfulness
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Stop Ending Your Day Like a Jackass | HackerNoon

Marcus Aurelius' timeless habits can help individuals build inner peace and focus, effectively replacing distractions.
A consistent routine, based on historical wisdom rather than modern distractions, is essential for mental clarity.
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