The University Of Oxford Dominated Philosophy In The Twentieth Century
Largely thanks to Ryle and his colleagues, by the 1950s Oxford had ascended to a commanding position in philosophy, at…
Why Mathematical Proof Is a Social Compact
You can think of a proof as a social compact — a sort of mutual agreement between the author and…
The Conservatism of Democracy
by Greg Conti (teaches political theory and the history of political thought at Princeton University) “Using words like ‘problematic,’ ‘cisgender,’…
Post-Liberalism
Yascha Mounk and Sohrab Ahmari debate whether there is a viable alternative to philosophical liberalism. In this week’s conversation, Yascha…
Who Am I?
“I am supposed to be human. But knowing how the mind functions, I know I am just a robot.”–DSR
Wisdom
“Wisdom is giving up the pursuit of even knowledge.”– DSR
The World
“Am I only one of the few who thinks this world is not all that interesting?”–DSR
Where Is It?
You will not find it In relationships. You will not find it In bank balance. You will not find it…
Atheists
“Those who say ‘God doesn’t exist’ are like a pot saying ‘Clay doesn’t exist’.”–DSR
Know Thyself 