Philosophy

Russell’s Teapot: Science, Belief, and the Burden of Proof

Imagine someone claims there is a tiny teapot floating somewhere in the middle of the universe, hidden away where no…

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A Reading Guide: Being and Nothingness

Have you ever felt like you were the protagonist of your own life? That feeling washes over us from time…

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The Philosophy of Misery: Asceticism and Mortification

We all come into this world to be happy, don't we? We want to make the most of our experience…

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Knowledge is Love: Spinoza

Doesn't that sentence sound like something straight out of a classic Yeşilçam movie? We’re fully aware it also feels a…

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The Philosopher Advocate of Science: Karl Popper

Have you ever stopped to wonder what actually makes an idea "scientific"? Is it the fact that everyone agrees on…

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Ancient Greece and Philosophy

In high school, we often heard our philosophy teachers say: “Philosophy began in Ancient Greece.” What is philosophy, anyway? While…

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Peter Singer: The Most Influential Living Philosopher

Australian philosopher Peter Singer is widely considered “the world’s most influential living philosopher.” A leading figure in the utilitarian tradition,…

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Occam’s Razor: The Power of Simplicity

Throughout history, countless hypotheses and principles have been proposed. In fact, we’re sure you’re already familiar with many of them.…

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Philosopher of Ideals: Plato

When we talk about philosophy, the first place that comes to mind is undoubtedly Ancient Greece. While the Asian geography…

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The Difference Between Ethics and Morality: The Fine Line Between Concepts

One of the most essential skills we need to go about our daily lives, build our values, and solve problems…

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