Emily Thomas on the power of exploring unknown spaces.
Essays
These are (mainly) longer form essays. Many of those written prior to 2024 also appeared in the print version of The Philosophers’ Magazine.
Dobbs, Reality, and the “Moral Question” of Abortion
Marianne LeNabat takes issue with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
We Would Have Been the Liberal Ones
Russell Blackford warns against unthinking, authoritarian tribalism in our responses to war.
The Wordle Conspiracy
Wendy Grossman on Wordle, new owners and the genesis of a conspiracy theory.
Humanities on a Burning Planet
Brian Treanor argues for the importance of art, literature, poetry and philosophy even in the face of a burning world.
I Forgive You, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr, For You Choose Not What You Do
Sturla Haugsgjerd urges drug policy reform in an open letter to Norway’s Prime Minister.
The Trouble with Expertise: Why You Should Usually Trust Experts (But It’s Complicated)
Jamie Watson on the complexities of reviewing and weighing expert judgement.
Who Stands to Lose in the Fight Over Abortion?
Jill B. Delston argues that when abortion rights come under attack, all obstetric care hangs in the balance.
Sick of Myself: The Worst Person In the World
Norwegian journalist, Sturla Haugsgjerd, on the shame of addiction.
Keeping Better Company
Carolina Flores discusses how reshaping social networks and identities can make us more open to changing our minds.
