Themed Articles

Spinoza & the Troubles of the Heart

Dan Taylor shows that even great philosophers can have their hearts broken.
[Issue 148: February/March 2022]

The Unlovable Parts of a Loving Society

Matei Tanasă asks if we should love the unlovable.
[Issue 148: February/March 2022]

Living & Coexisting by Courage, Generosity & Wisdom

Finn Janning says empathy and compassion are necessary for our thriving and even our survival.
[Issue 148: February/March 2022]

Looking for the Purpose of Life

Brian King says that life’s meaning is a question of purpose; but what is the purpose of human existence?
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

Why You’re (Probably) Wrong About The Meaning of Life

Lewis Vaughn asks what it’s all about.
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

What Is Happiness?

Gary Cox asks, ‘is happiness a cigar called Hamlet?’, and other searching questions.
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

The Happy State

Dan Corjescu says soma could be coming.
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

The Philosopher with a Thousand Faces

Alex Gooch on narrative, meaning, and the failure of philosophy.
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

Get Real

Paul Doolan reveals that the real problem with ‘the real world’ is knowing what ‘real’ really means.
[Issue 146: October/November 2021]

Against Direct Realism

Paul Griffiths argues that modern metaphysics is taking a wrong turn.
[Issue 146: October/November 2021]

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