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#consciousness
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago
Mental health

Why Is Consciousness a Challenging Concept for Science?

Consciousness is perceived through a self-aware inner world, influencing emotions and experiences uniquely to each individual.
fromNature
16 hours ago
Mindfulness

Adversarial testing of global neuronal workspace and integrated information theories of consciousness - Nature

The quest to understand consciousness highlights the challenges posed by conflicting theories and the biases in empirical testing.
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Epiphenomenalism: One of philosophy's most disturbing ideas

Epiphenomenalism challenges the significance of thoughts, implying they may be inconsequential compared to our physical actions.
Philosophical inquiry reveals a disconnection between consciousness and bodily functions, focusing on the relevance of thoughts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why Is Consciousness a Challenging Concept for Science?

Consciousness is perceived through a self-aware inner world, influencing emotions and experiences uniquely to each individual.
Mindfulness
fromNature
16 hours ago

Adversarial testing of global neuronal workspace and integrated information theories of consciousness - Nature

The quest to understand consciousness highlights the challenges posed by conflicting theories and the biases in empirical testing.
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Epiphenomenalism: One of philosophy's most disturbing ideas

Epiphenomenalism challenges the significance of thoughts, implying they may be inconsequential compared to our physical actions.
Philosophical inquiry reveals a disconnection between consciousness and bodily functions, focusing on the relevance of thoughts.
more#consciousness
#language
fromYogaRenew
2 weeks ago
Yoga

Language, Lineage and the Heart of Yoga Practice

Personal pronouns in yoga cues foster individual connection, offering deeper philosophical insights about identity and the self's relationship to the whole.
fromApaonline
1 hour ago
philosophy

Wittgenstein and the Paradoxes at the Limits of Language

Self-referential contradictions highlight the limits of language in philosophy, as illustrated by thinkers like Wittgenstein and Kant.
fromYogaRenew
2 weeks ago
Yoga

Language, Lineage and the Heart of Yoga Practice

Personal pronouns in yoga cues foster individual connection, offering deeper philosophical insights about identity and the self's relationship to the whole.
fromApaonline
1 hour ago
philosophy

Wittgenstein and the Paradoxes at the Limits of Language

Self-referential contradictions highlight the limits of language in philosophy, as illustrated by thinkers like Wittgenstein and Kant.
more#language
#literature
fromThe Atlantic
23 hours ago
Writing

Dear James: A Riddle About Reading

A sense of completion leads readers to desire the end of a book, allowing for reflection and emotional release.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Women

Clare Carlisle and the Genre-Bender

Philosopher Clare Carlisle explores literary works that blend autobiography and fiction, emphasizing their artistic value.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Books

Casanova: Womanizer, con man and poet DW 04/01/2025

Casanova, often labeled a notorious womanizer, was also a profound thinker, writer, and philosopher.
fromThe Atlantic
23 hours ago
Writing

Dear James: A Riddle About Reading

A sense of completion leads readers to desire the end of a book, allowing for reflection and emotional release.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Women

Clare Carlisle and the Genre-Bender

Philosopher Clare Carlisle explores literary works that blend autobiography and fiction, emphasizing their artistic value.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Books

Casanova: Womanizer, con man and poet DW 04/01/2025

Casanova, often labeled a notorious womanizer, was also a profound thinker, writer, and philosopher.
more#literature
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Music production

Chipmunks were obsessed with my mics': the man who recorded a tree for a year

Joshua Bonnetta's four-hour album, The Pines, captures a year of sounds from a single tree, reflecting deep engagement with nature's sonic environment.
#wellness
fromBig Think
1 day ago
Mental health

Unhappy? Walk towards these 3 beacons, says philosophy

Happiness is complex and often mistaken for superficial expressions like smiles, while true happiness involves deeper emotional fulfillment.
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 day ago

Unhappy? Walk towards these 3 beacons, says philosophy

Happiness is complex and often mistaken for superficial expressions like smiles, while true happiness involves deeper emotional fulfillment.
more#wellness
#artificial-intelligence
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

An Acclaimed Book About Digital Manipulation Was Actually Written by AI

The book explores the nature of truth and reality in the digital age through the lens of a fictional author.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
OMG science

AI and Our Digital Pompeii

Large language models collapse historical context rather than preserve it, presenting an unstructured amalgamation of ideas.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

A look into Reid Hoffman's front-row seat on AI: 'I concluded AI was not going to happen anytime soon'

Reid Hoffman perceives AI as still in its infancy, likening its progress to that of a toddler.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 day ago

An Acclaimed Book About Digital Manipulation Was Actually Written by AI

The book explores the nature of truth and reality in the digital age through the lens of a fictional author.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A look into Reid Hoffman's front-row seat on AI: 'I concluded AI was not going to happen anytime soon'

Reid Hoffman perceives AI as still in its infancy, likening its progress to that of a toddler.
more#artificial-intelligence
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How do I navigate the fear and anger of this political moment? | Leading questions

Navigating fear and anger in politics involves finding a balance to engage productively without becoming overwhelmed.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Mental health

Mel Robbins's 'Let Them' philosophy doesn't always work in the workplace

The core message of 'The Let Them Theory' is about radical acceptance and prioritizing one's emotional well-being.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
Mental health

Existential OCD and Intellectual Desire

Contemporary psychiatry risks pathologizing normal human experiences, particularly through the lens of diagnoses like existential OCD.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How do I navigate the fear and anger of this political moment? | Leading questions

Navigating fear and anger in politics involves finding a balance to engage productively without becoming overwhelmed.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Mental health

Mel Robbins's 'Let Them' philosophy doesn't always work in the workplace

The core message of 'The Let Them Theory' is about radical acceptance and prioritizing one's emotional well-being.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
Mental health

Existential OCD and Intellectual Desire

Contemporary psychiatry risks pathologizing normal human experiences, particularly through the lens of diagnoses like existential OCD.
more#mental-health
#curiosity
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
OMG science

Staying Curious is the Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do

Curiosity can be dangerous yet is immensely powerful, enhancing well-being and combating ignorance.
fromBig Think
1 month ago
philosophy

The hidden power of unanswerable questions

Questions are powerful tools for discovery and understanding that often go underappreciated in our quest for quick answers.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview: Patrick D. Anderson

Patrick D. Anderson emphasizes the importance of questioning in philosophy as a means to foster creativity and exploration.
philosophy
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The hidden power of unanswerable questions

Questions are powerful tools for discovery and understanding that often go underappreciated in our quest for quick answers.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview: Patrick D. Anderson

Patrick D. Anderson emphasizes the importance of questioning in philosophy as a means to foster creativity and exploration.
more#curiosity
fromApaonline
2 days ago
philosophy

APA announces Stephen J. White Prize

The Stephen J. White Prize recognizes exemplary papers by junior philosophers related to Dr. White's work on moral responsibility and practical reasoning.
#metaphysics
fromFast Company
2 days ago
OMG science

Are colors objective? These philosophers think so

Colors may appear subjective, but they have an objective reality akin to measurable properties like length and temperature.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
OMG science

Guest column | Is green really 'green'? The mind-bending science of color.

Colors are objective like temperature, despite individual perceptual differences.
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago
philosophy

Philosophy and Race, Cody Gomez

The 'Philosophy and Race' course is designed to equip students with tools to engage meaningfully in discussions about race.
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago
philosophy

Mere Conservationism, Concurrentism, and Occasionalism in Teaching

Leibniz's Concurrentism provides a nuanced understanding of the relationship between God and created beings, balancing agency with divine sovereignty.
fromApaonline
5 days ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview, Peter Alward

Peter Alward explores referential anti-realism in fiction, asserting one can discuss non-existent characters meaningfully.
fromFast Company
2 days ago
OMG science

Are colors objective? These philosophers think so

Colors may appear subjective, but they have an objective reality akin to measurable properties like length and temperature.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
OMG science

Guest column | Is green really 'green'? The mind-bending science of color.

Colors are objective like temperature, despite individual perceptual differences.
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago
philosophy

Philosophy and Race, Cody Gomez

The 'Philosophy and Race' course is designed to equip students with tools to engage meaningfully in discussions about race.
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago
philosophy

Mere Conservationism, Concurrentism, and Occasionalism in Teaching

Leibniz's Concurrentism provides a nuanced understanding of the relationship between God and created beings, balancing agency with divine sovereignty.
fromApaonline
5 days ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview, Peter Alward

Peter Alward explores referential anti-realism in fiction, asserting one can discuss non-existent characters meaningfully.
more#metaphysics
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, 83, Dies; African Scholar Challenged the West

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe critically analyzed Western perceptions of Africa, emphasizing their role in colonialism.
fromApaonline
5 days ago
philosophy

Introducing APA mini series: Professional Rights and Academic Freedom

The APA Mini-Series Blog aims to foster discussions on professional rights and academic freedom for philosophers.
#knowledge
fromBig Think
4 days ago
philosophy

How "Gibson's law" makes it hard to trust experts

A little knowledge can lead to overconfidence and misleading debates.
Disagreement can often emerge from superficial understanding, not genuine expertise.
The distinction of knowledge levels exposes the complexity of expertise.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
OMG science

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is an anime that makes knowledge exciting

The anime 'Orb: On the Movements of the Earth' explores the dangerous quest for knowledge in a world ruled by dogma, championing heliocentrism.
The animation and dialogue are exceptional, creating an emotionally resonant narrative about the pursuit of truth.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

2019 Central Division Presidential Address: Epistemic Territory

Jennifer Nagel's address highlights the significance of epistemic territory in shaping knowledge claims and social interactions.
The exploration of collective versus individual understanding in epistemology is crucial.
fromBig Think
4 days ago
philosophy

How "Gibson's law" makes it hard to trust experts

A little knowledge can lead to overconfidence and misleading debates.
Disagreement can often emerge from superficial understanding, not genuine expertise.
The distinction of knowledge levels exposes the complexity of expertise.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
OMG science

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is an anime that makes knowledge exciting

The anime 'Orb: On the Movements of the Earth' explores the dangerous quest for knowledge in a world ruled by dogma, championing heliocentrism.
The animation and dialogue are exceptional, creating an emotionally resonant narrative about the pursuit of truth.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

2019 Central Division Presidential Address: Epistemic Territory

Jennifer Nagel's address highlights the significance of epistemic territory in shaping knowledge claims and social interactions.
The exploration of collective versus individual understanding in epistemology is crucial.
more#knowledge
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

We Might Teach Young People to Affirm Life, Not Just Cope

The youth today struggle with productivity ideals that stifle joy and creativity.
Gilles Deleuze's philosophy proposes changing passive emotional states into active desires.
Promoting educational environments based on joy, rather than compliance, is essential.
#existentialism
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Poker

A Game-Theoric Comment on Pascal's Wager

Pascal's wager highlights the inherent conflict between faith and rational decision-making regarding the existence of God.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

Think Big, Feel Small, Live Well

Contemplating vast time enhances well-being by diminishing worries about life's transience.
Feeling small can reduce ego, fostering a sense of freedom.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Poker

A Game-Theoric Comment on Pascal's Wager

Pascal's wager highlights the inherent conflict between faith and rational decision-making regarding the existence of God.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

Think Big, Feel Small, Live Well

Contemplating vast time enhances well-being by diminishing worries about life's transience.
Feeling small can reduce ego, fostering a sense of freedom.
more#existentialism
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Reflections on Teaching Logic

Philosophers need to improve self-reflection on teaching practices despite their strong inclination to understand fundamental truths.
#video-games
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

15 Years Ago, Almost Everyone Overlooked One Of The Most Important RPGs Ever Made

Nier's quirky and laborious gameplay creates a unique connectivity to the world, enhancing its overarching narrative.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

15 Years Ago, Almost Everyone Overlooked One Of The Most Important RPGs Ever Made

Nier's quirky and laborious gameplay creates a unique connectivity to the world, enhancing its overarching narrative.
more#video-games
#politics
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

George Santos and the Cunning of Reason

George Santos' 'Jew-ish' identity claim highlights deeper issues in modern political language and identity, transcending mere lies or humor.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Comedy's Phenomenology

Comedy's liberatory potential can be understood by framing it as a mode of being rather than merely an object of inquiry.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

George Santos and the Cunning of Reason

George Santos' 'Jew-ish' identity claim highlights deeper issues in modern political language and identity, transcending mere lies or humor.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Comedy's Phenomenology

Comedy's liberatory potential can be understood by framing it as a mode of being rather than merely an object of inquiry.
more#politics
#buddhism
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Arts

How Impermanence Became Central to Japanese Thought

Impermanence in Japanese culture enhances appreciation for the transient beauty of life and encourages humility in facing change.
fromWarpweftandway
4 weeks ago
philosophy

This Is the Way: Live Show in San Francisco (Pacific Division meeting of the APA)

The podcast episode will feature a live audience discussing Confucianism vs Buddhism at the American Philosophical Association.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Arts

How Impermanence Became Central to Japanese Thought

Impermanence in Japanese culture enhances appreciation for the transient beauty of life and encourages humility in facing change.
fromWarpweftandway
4 weeks ago
philosophy

This Is the Way: Live Show in San Francisco (Pacific Division meeting of the APA)

The podcast episode will feature a live audience discussing Confucianism vs Buddhism at the American Philosophical Association.
more#buddhism
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago
philosophy

Is a corporation a slave? Many philosophers think so

Corporations can be viewed as slaves to their shareholders despite being recognized as legal persons.
#quotes
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago
History

20 Brilliant Quotes from Medieval Kings and Queens - Medievalists.net

Medieval rulers demonstrated sharp intellect, wit, and philosophical insight through their reflections and quotes.
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago
philosophy

5 of the most misunderstood quotes in philosophy

Philosophy is accessible to everyone but not all can grasp it deeply; context is essential for understanding philosophical quotes.
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago
History

20 Brilliant Quotes from Medieval Kings and Queens - Medievalists.net

Medieval rulers demonstrated sharp intellect, wit, and philosophical insight through their reflections and quotes.
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago
philosophy

5 of the most misunderstood quotes in philosophy

Philosophy is accessible to everyone but not all can grasp it deeply; context is essential for understanding philosophical quotes.
more#quotes
fromThe Philosopher
2 weeks ago
philosophy

"Primal Fear: The Weaponisation of Nothingness" By Brad Evans (Keywords: Violence; Bodies; Disappearance; State Power; Sovereignty)

Sovereign power is characterized by an excess that manifests through the 'violence of disappearance', subtly influencing society yet remaining unseen.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Life as a Flow

Authenticity involves understanding oneself deeply to live a true life beyond mere self-knowledge.
#ai
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Fossilized Cognition and the Strange Intelligence of AI

Large language models are not evolving intelligences but rather archives of static human expression, akin to fossilized cognition.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Thinking About Thinking-How AI Reshapes Cognition

Cognition may be a human phase, not the endpoint of intelligence.
AI reveals that thinking can emerge beyond the human mind.
We may be witnessing the quiet dissolution of cognition itself.
fromDocument Journal
1 week ago
Photography

Thou shalt not make images-but what if AI does?

Gideon Jacobs explores humanity's fraught relationship with imagery through the lens of a blind preacher's caution against idolization.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Thinking About Thinking-How AI Reshapes Cognition

Cognition may be a human phase, not the endpoint of intelligence.
AI reveals that thinking can emerge beyond the human mind.
We may be witnessing the quiet dissolution of cognition itself.
Photography
fromDocument Journal
1 week ago

Thou shalt not make images-but what if AI does?

Gideon Jacobs explores humanity's fraught relationship with imagery through the lens of a blind preacher's caution against idolization.
more#ai
#happiness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

What It Means to Be "Awakened," and Why It Matters

Changing the perspective on self and others is key to discovering the meaning of life.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Mental health

How to Know Yourself Like Socrates

Honest self-awareness leads to increased happiness, empathy, and success.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

What It Means to Be "Awakened," and Why It Matters

Changing the perspective on self and others is key to discovering the meaning of life.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Mental health

How to Know Yourself Like Socrates

Honest self-awareness leads to increased happiness, empathy, and success.
more#happiness
#art
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago
Board games

This Limited-Edition Museum-Worthy Chess Set Represents The Symbolic Battle Of Light & Darkness - Yanko Design

Taras Yoom's chess set showcases the struggle between light and darkness, merging artistry with profound philosophical themes.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
philosophy

For the Duration

Articulating profound thoughts can bring vulnerability and isolation, yet it reveals essential truths that resonate deeply.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago
Board games

This Limited-Edition Museum-Worthy Chess Set Represents The Symbolic Battle Of Light & Darkness - Yanko Design

Taras Yoom's chess set showcases the struggle between light and darkness, merging artistry with profound philosophical themes.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
philosophy

For the Duration

Articulating profound thoughts can bring vulnerability and isolation, yet it reveals essential truths that resonate deeply.
more#art
philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

What Are Oppressive Acts? Conceptual Engineering and Pornography

Critique of pornography highlights its role in gender inequity and its classification as an act of oppression against women.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago
philosophy

John Cage's 4'33" and Experimental Phenomenology

The cover of John Cage's 4'33" by Dead Territory enhances phenomenological understanding by encouraging a deep reflection on sound and silence.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago
philosophy

On Sentimental Value

Sentimental value stems from personal connections to objects, not their monetary or aesthetic worth.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago
philosophy

What Makes You Love Doing Philosophy?

A Ph.D. student's journey reflects on rekindling love for philosophy amidst academic challenges.
The intense pressure of the Korean education system shaped the author's philosophical passion.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

The 'courage to be' in uncertain times how one 20th-century philosopher defined bravery

Zelenskyy's defense of Ukraine illustrates the essence of political courage in challenging times.
#ethics
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

2019 Eastern Division Presidential Address: The Philosophy of Privacy and Digital Life

Privacy is a fundamental human right that requires careful philosophical and legal consideration in the digital age.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Religious Liberty

Religious liberty, though a fundamental right, necessitates boundaries to uphold the freedoms of others in society.
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago
philosophy

2019 Eastern Division Dewey Lecture: Reflections of a Dinosaur

Cora Diamond's lecture explores the evolution of philosophical thought, emphasizing its contemporary relevance and ethical implications.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

2019 Eastern Division Presidential Address: The Philosophy of Privacy and Digital Life

Privacy is a fundamental human right that requires careful philosophical and legal consideration in the digital age.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Religious Liberty

Religious liberty, though a fundamental right, necessitates boundaries to uphold the freedoms of others in society.
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago
philosophy

2019 Eastern Division Dewey Lecture: Reflections of a Dinosaur

Cora Diamond's lecture explores the evolution of philosophical thought, emphasizing its contemporary relevance and ethical implications.
more#ethics
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Asking Effective Questions, Steven M. Cahn

Effective questioning fosters clearer communication about complex topics in examinations.
philosophy
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Ethereum Is More Than Crypto. It's a Machine for Making Worlds | HackerNoon

Ethereum transcends technical protocol, representing a philosophical infrastructure that influences thought, ethics, and societal interaction.
#human-experience
fromPhilosophynow
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Hope: Blessing or Curse?

Hope is often seen as a virtue but may have negative consequences when dependent on doubt.
fromPhilosophynow
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Hope: Blessing or Curse?

Hope is often seen as a virtue but may have negative consequences when dependent on doubt.
more#human-experience
fromAeon
3 weeks ago
philosophy

Leading 1950s thinkers on the search for happiness in trying times | Aeon Videos

Huston Smith's work significantly contributed to the understanding of spirituality and philosophy in post-war America.
fromThe Philosopher
3 weeks ago
philosophy

"Trans-Inclusive Philosophies" by Sophie Grace Chappell (Keywords: Embodiment; Gender; Truth; Reason; Theory; Lived Experience; Analytic Philosophy)

Trans rights advocacy intersects with broader social justice movements, but rejecting rationality in this context is misguided.
philosophy
fromPhilosophynow
3 weeks ago

Philosophers on Smiles

Philosophers expand their inquiries beyond traditional themes, addressing unexpected topics like buildings and food, revealing a broader perspective on human experience.
fromPhilosophynow
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Pyotr Kropotkin (1842-1921)

Kropotkin emphasized cooperation over competition as fundamental to evolution and societal harmony.
Mental health
fromPhilosophynow
3 weeks ago

The Philosophy of Pain

Fibromyalgia exemplifies the challenges of recognizing and validating 'invisible' pain, highlighting the disparities between personal suffering and societal understanding.
philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Contemplation: The Movements of the Soul

Contemplation involves active engagement rather than mere stillness of the soul.
The book bridges classical concepts of contemplation with modern interpretations, emphasizing its relevance in Christianity.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
4 weeks ago
History

Views of the Afterlife in Roman Tombstone Inscriptions

Ancient societies universally believed in an afterlife, evolving from a collective Hades to distinct realms for the virtuous and wicked.
Digital life
fromBig Think
4 weeks ago

"Pantheon" creator Craig Silverstein on uploading our brains to the internet

Pantheon grapples with complex questions of identity and morality while showcasing an engaging narrative.
#critical-thinking
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 weeks ago
philosophy

The Logic of Conspiracy Theories V: Best Explanation

The effectiveness of an explanation can be assessed through objective standards, despite inherent subjectivity.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago
philosophy

The Logic of Conspiracy Theories IV: Best Explanation

Conspiracy theorists often misuse critical thinking methods, like inference to the best explanation, to defend their theories.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 weeks ago
philosophy

The Logic of Conspiracy Theories V: Best Explanation

The effectiveness of an explanation can be assessed through objective standards, despite inherent subjectivity.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago
philosophy

The Logic of Conspiracy Theories IV: Best Explanation

Conspiracy theorists often misuse critical thinking methods, like inference to the best explanation, to defend their theories.
more#critical-thinking
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
philosophy

The Ugly Fight Over Ayn Rand's Estate

Leonard Peikoff's deep loyalty to Ayn Rand contrasted with his later romantic involvement with his caregiver after her death.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Mourning lives unlived: Why we're burdened by the nostalgia of what if...'

Alba Luna Ros's return to Spain stems from family losses, leading her to reflect on life's choices and their consequences.
Social justice
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Paul B Preciado Wants Us to Rethink Our Approach to Gender Dysphoria

Paul B Preciado's latest work reframes gender dysphoria as a collective societal condition rather than an individual pathology.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview, Zhiwei Yang

Yang is developing a theory that challenges naïve realism in his dissertation.
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