Category: Articles & Essays
Why philosophy matters
All the most popular defences of philosophy make a basic philosophical mistake. They all focus on instrumental rather than intrinsic values, arguing that philosophy is a means to the ends of happiness, moral virtue or thinking well. But a large part of philosophy is about identifying what we should pursue as ends in themselves.
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A philosophy of the classroom
What is the true purpose of an education? There is no one answer—and that’s the point
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A Contest Over Cosmic Authority
Religion and science are often framed as hostile, opposing forces. But in the history of human society, they are more like siblings.
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