Are our thoughts ‘real’? Here’s what philosophy says
You can doubt just about anything. But there’s one thing you can know for sure: you are having thoughts right…
What does Platonic love really mean?
Platonic love is to see in another person not just what they are, but what…
Can you choose to believe something, just like that?
Por Mark Boespflug, Fort Lewis College Some years ago, I was in a lively conversation…
Revitalizing the Structural Disdain for Old Age
Explore the philosophical reflections on old age, wisdom, and the marginalization of the elderly in…
Elon Musk says he’s a ‘cultural Christian’ – why some leading thinkers are embracing Christianity
Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin The world’s richest person, Elon Musk, just announced that he’s…
The Smile
The human being is the species that evolved the smile precisely to avoid using weapons.…
What Philosophy Says About Hospitality (and How Literature Tells It)
If, in literature, we find the reflection of hospitality, I propose the notion of literature…
The uncanny philosophy of slime mold structure and behavior
As we humans behave as beasts, some tiny organisms behave very humanly, objectifying their surroundings with the primitive means at hand…
The Clash in the Oval Office and the Struggle for a New Global Order
The meeting exposed the struggle between the neoliberal project that shaped the globalization we know today and the new technofeudalism…
ICC Condemns Trump’s Sanctions
The International Criminal Court (ICC) condemned on Friday Donald Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on its officials…
Boost Your Life in 2025: Top Tips for a Healthier Body and Mind
We asked five Cambridge experts for their tips on realistic ways to boost our mental and physical health in 2025…
The Intention Economy: A New Commercial Horizon Driven by AI
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly transformed how we interact with technology, reshaping economic and social dynamics. Some have emphasized ethical concerns,…
Donald Trump: Wealth, Predestination, and the Making of a Messiah
An analysis of Donald Trump's psychology in his political rise, the Calvinist ideology of predestination, and the cultural and political impact of his figure…
