Articles

Thomas Szasz on Thinking

Psychiatrist and academic Thomas Szasz provides this week's Thoughts on Thinking.

Amor Mundi 3/8/15

In this week's Amor Mundi, we reflect on how certain curricula in schools today are undermining moral facts, realize that the penalty for leakers of sensitive information varies depending on one's connections, uncover 'discriminatory intent' within and beyond the Ferguson police department, and much more!

Hannah Arendt Library: Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling

In this week's Library feature, we appreciate Hannah Arendt's collection of the works of German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling.

Howard Zinn on Thinking

American historian, author, playwright, and social activist Howard Zinn provides this week's Thoughts on Thinking.

Amor Mundi 3/1/15

In this week's Amor Mundi, we wonder whether humans will eventually be replaced by more efficient machines, appeal to Karl Ove Knausgaard in our attempts to understand a uniquely American form of poverty, appreciate Peter Railton's efforts to open up a broader discussion on depression, and much more.

Hannah Arendt Library: St. Augustine

We appreciate Arendt's engagement with Saint Augustine's "Confessions."

The American Jewish Peace Archive

We recognize Aliza Becker, one of her Associate Fellows, and her creation of the American Jewish Peace Archive: An Oral History of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Activists (AJPA).

Eric Hoffer on Thinking

American moral and social philosopher Eric Hoffer provides this week's Thoughts on Thinking.

Amor Mundi 2/22/15

In this week's Amor Mundi, we recognize the enduring legacy of the American Revolution in American politics and rhetoric, expose the under-reported dangers of becoming a whistleblower, identify the universality all writers aspire to achieve, and much more.