Lani Watson on a project that’s revealed some unexpected answers.
Essays
These are (mainly) longer form essays. Many of those written prior to 2024 also appeared in the print version of The Philosophers’ Magazine.
Mistakes About the Meaning of Life
Iddo Landau explains how to avoid them.
The Case Against Work
John Danaher argues that work is a bad thing.
Animals and Alternatives
Rae Langton and Richard Holton on the use of non-human animals.
Sprezzatura, Good Taste, and Socrates’ Dirty Toga
Andrea Baldini considers the philosophical significance of elegance.
Review: Down Girl by Kate Manne
Kathryn Norlock reviews Kate Manne’s book on the nature of misogyny.
20 Years of The Philosophers’ Magazine
From proofreading in a bedsit to the marvels of philosophy by CD-Rom, Julian Baggini tells all.
Should Students Take Smart Drugs?
Darian Meacham tackles a difficult question.
Life Doesn’t Begin at Conception
Jean Kazez on when we really arrive on the scene.
Why Don’t Philosophers Talk About Slavery?
Chris Meyns on a glaring omission.
