General Articles: Articles

The Universe Is Made Of Mathematics

Sam Woolfe recounts the mathematical metaphysics of physicist Max Tegmark.
[Issue 113: April/May 2016]

Socrates & Zen

Geoff Sheehan uses Buddhist parables to illustrate Socratic philosophy.
[Issue 113: April/May 2016]

Leibniz & the Infinite Mechanism of Life

Audrey Borowski peers into the infinity inside all organisms, including us.
[Issue 112: February/March 2016]

Herder & Human Identity

Brian King says that to understand the herd, you need a Herder.
[Issue 112: February/March 2016]

How Nietzsche Inspired Dalí

Magdalena Scholle looks for Apollonian and Dionysian traits in Salvador Dalí’s art.
[Issue 112: February/March 2016]

Justifying Our Moral Judgments

Thomas Dabay combines the ideas of David Hume and Immanuel Kant to help show how we can be right about what’s right.
[Issue 112: February/March 2016]

Why Self-Interest Makes Relationships Valuable

Daniel Tippens argues that our self-interestedness has a positive side after all.
[Issue 112: February/March 2016]

The Free Will of Ebenezer Scrooge

Richard Kamber considers the possibility of changing destiny.
[Issue 111: December 2015 / January 2016]

Al Qaeda and ISIS: From Revolution to Apocalypse

Audrey Borowski briefs us on the very different ideologies of two superficially similar terrorist organisations.
[Issue 111: December 2015 / January 2016]

When Apes Have Their Day In Court

Shawn Thompson follows legal efforts in the U.S. and Argentina to win rights for apes, exploring arguments about morality and autonomy along the way.
[Issue 111: December 2015 / January 2016]

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