Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible
Strange as it may seem, early germ theorists could tell us a lot about today’s attitudes toward climate change.…
The Smile
The human being is the species that evolved the smile precisely to avoid using weapons.…
‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy
If both sides are hammering into people again and again that losing an election is the end of the world, then it’s not a surprise that eventually people are willing to take…
Milei’s first months in office: is freedom moving forward?
In this context of division and confrontation, it is evident that Milei's government must adopt a more inclusive, flexible, and dialoguing approach…
European Elections: The Far Right Advances Less Than Expected
Although it is still too early to analyze the voting impact, it is likely that the consolidation of the far-right in many member states will represent a significant challenge for the European…
Decalogue for Better Writing with ChatGPT Assistance
This decalogue aims to train learners to be critical and responsible technological users, capable of maximizing technology's benefits without compromising the learning process.…
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 as a hospitable place.…
Paul Auster: a great American writer of sophistication, innovation and intellect
Paul Auster’s literary testament bequeaths the power of imagination, the inimitable ability to capture the human experience, and the inexhaustible possibilities of language.…
Ancient scroll reveals new story of Plato’s death – here’s why you should be suspicious of it
There are reasons to be suspicious. The death of ancient philosophers was meant to reflect their lives and teachings. If not, posterity was quite happy to invent an appropriate deathbed scene…
The 50th anniversary of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution – the peaceful uprising that toppled a dictatorship and ended a decade of colonial war
Five decades after the revolution erupted, Portugal has followed a unique path to democracy…