Top News, Articles, and Interviews in Philosophy

Why some value safety, others value risk

19. February 2019 Philosophy News News
No one has ever crossed the Antarctic by themselves and without help from other people or engines. To me, this is very unsurprising and uninteresting. No one (outside of superhero movies) has ever shrunk themselves to the size of an ant, or turned back time by causing the earth to rotate backwards either. Big deal. […] The post Why some value safety, others value risk appeared first on OUPblog.         Related StoriesIce Cube and the philosophical foundations of community policingCongratulations to CyberwarAre our fantasies immune from [More]
RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle

Ice Cube and the philosophical foundations of community policing

17. February 2019 Philosophy News News
The recent “First Step Act” is the most significant federal criminal justice reform in decades. Still, it is a modest first step. The law eases the sentences of some inmates in federal prison, but it will not impact the problem of mass incarceration significantly because it does not address the many inmates incarcerated in state and local facilities. The post Ice Cube and the philosophical foundations of community policing appeared first on OUPblog.         Related StoriesCongratulations to CyberwarBlack History Month: a reading listWhat the Paris Peace Conference can teach us about politics [More]
RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle

Congratulations to Cyberwar

15. February 2019 Philosophy News News
Oxford University Press has won the 2018 R. R. Hawkins Award, which is awarded by the Association of American Publishers to a single book every year to “recognize outstanding scholarly works in all disciplines of the arts and sciences.”  The post Congratulations to Cyberwar appeared first on OUPblog.         Related StoriesWhat the Paris Peace Conference can teach us about politics todayOral sex is good for older couplesNew narrative nonfiction minisode [More]
RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle

How to do fact checking

6. February 2019 Philosophy News News
The actor Cary Grant once said of acting that, “It takes 500 small details to add up to one favorable impression.” That’s true for writing as well—concrete details can paint a picture for a reader and establish credibility for a writer. Details can be tricky, however, and in the swirl of research and the dash of exposition, it is possible to get things wrong: dates, names, quotes, and facts. The post How to do fact checking appeared first on [More]
RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle

Are our fantasies immune from morality?

25. January 2019 Philosophy News News
Immoral fantasies are not uncommon, nor are they necessarily unhealthy. Some are silly and unrealistic, though others can be genuinely disturbing. You might fantasize about kicking your boss in the shins, or having an affair with your best friend’s spouse, or planning the perfect murder. The post Are our fantasies immune from morality? appeared first on OUPblog.         Related StoriesPhilosopher of The Month: William James (timeline)The rightful heirs to the British crown: Wales and the sovereignty of BritainThe tortures of adapting Samuel Richardson’s [More]
RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle

Latest News

Here are some of the things going on in philosophy
and the humanities.

See all News Items

Features

Popular items we think you'll enjoy

News

Check out the latest news from around the web on a variety of philosophical topics.

Articles

Original content on epistemology, logic, ethics and more!

The 'What is' Series

Concise and engaging answers to common philosophical questions.

Podcast

Interviews with top philosophers and thinkers.

What's Happening in Philosophy

Articles on current events in the world of philosophy.

Short Little Lessons in Logic

Free online course that teaches the fundamentals of formal logic

Top Articles

Popular articles that explore topics in epistemology, philosophy of language
and philosophy as a discipline. Enjoy!

What is Truth?

The question, "what is truth?" is as old as history and one still worth asking.

What is Knowledge?

How you know what you know and if you can know. You know?

What is Logic?

Learn how to reason well in this overview of a critical subject.

Who is Socrates?

A sketch of one of history's most important thinkers.

The Value of Philosophy

A personal take on why philosophy continues to be very important.

How to Argue With People

Whether it's Trump, taxes, Brexit or Black Lives Matter, this article gives you strategies for navigating tough talks

Philosopher Spotlight

Conversations with philosophers, professional and non-professional alike.
Visit our podcast section for more interviews and conversations.

Interview with

Dr. Robert McKim
  • on Religious Diversity
  • Professor of Religion and Professor of Philosophy
  • Focuses on Philosophy of Religion
  • Ph.D. Yale
Read

Interview with

Dr. Alvin Plantinga
  • on Where the Conflict Really Lies
  • Emeritus Professor of Philosophy (UND)
  • Focuses on Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Religion
  • Ph.D. Yale
Read

Interview with

Dr. Peter Boghossian
  • on faith as a cognitive sickness
  • Teaches Philosophy at Portland State University (Oregon)
  • Focuses on atheism and critical thinking
  • Has a passion for teaching in prisons
Listen
See all interviews

30500

Twitter followers

10000+

News items posted

32000+

Page views per month

21 years

in publication

Latest Articles

\

See all Articles