Engaging in ritual for ritual’s sake only deepens nihilism.
Nolen Gertz | Sep 15
An excerpt from the Slovenian philosopher and cultural theorist’s 1991 book “Looking Awry: An Introduction to Jacques Lacan through Popular Culture.”
Slavoj Žižek | Aug 15
Owen Flanagan explores how Buddhism reconciles meaning and science — without a creator, a soul, or supernatural scaffolding.
Owen Flanagan | Jul 28
Our mental and ecological health are linked. Recognizing this interdependence can change how we relate to the world and to ourselves.
Timothy Morton | Jun 20
From tool-making crows to alligators that lure birds with twigs, animals may be more rational than we ever imagined.
Mark Rowlands | Feb 27
We ignore the unique dynamics of modern authoritarianism at our own peril.
Yuval Kremnitzer | Jan 10
Viewing truth as context-dependent doesn’t diminish its value — it invites nuance and thoughtful engagement with differing perspectives.
Michael P. Lynch | Jan 2
"Investigations of a Dog" is a funny and deeply philosophical tale of a lone, maladjusted dog who defies scientific dogma and pioneers an original research program in pursuit of the mysteries of his self and his world.
Aaron Schuster | Dec 9, 2024
“To exist is to inhabit overlapping ripples of trauma."
Timothy Morton | Dec 5, 2024
Echoing Frankenstein’s story, the creation of the atomic bomb illustrates how scientific zeal can blind researchers to foreseeable dangers.
Heather Douglas | Nov 19, 2024
