The political thought of Hannah Arendt reminds us that we are more than our successes and failures. By Dr. Samantha FazekasTeaching Fellow in Political Philosophy Trinity College Dublin Receiving criticism in…
Many philosophers cast doubt on ‘doxastic voluntarism’: the idea that we can control what we believe, just like that. So can people be held to account for their beliefs? By Dr. Mark BoespflugAssistant Professor of Philosophy Fort Lewis College Introduction Some…
What can you do when you feel like a failure for giving up on a dream? By Dr. Jonathan MitchellLecturer in Philosophy Cardiff University Introduction Philosophically speaking, some kinds of failure are more…
Only a few parts of Buddhism’s much larger practice were transplanted into American soil in the late 19th century. Here’s how Buddhism changed when it migrated. By Pamela WinfieldAssociate Professor of Religious Studies Elon University Introduction In East…
A philosopher explains how to learn from the stoicism of Roman philosophers to cope with present-day troubles. By Robert S. ColterAssociate Lecturer, PhilosophyUniversity of Wyoming Introduction Depression is on the rise. A study conducted by the World Health Organization found an…
It is possible to turn a fear of death into a motivational tool. By Mark McDermottProfessor of Health Psychology University of East London By Dr. Oona McEwanPhD candidate in Clinical Psychology University of East…
With fall almost upon us, there’s a lot we can learn from the changing season. By Dr. Samer ZakyResearch Assistant Professor in Oral and Craniofacial SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh Introduction I was launched as one and ended up…
Five activists share how shifting their relationships with their own bodies helped them build community. By Dr. Nicole FroioFreelance Researcher, Writer and Reporter The concept of cuerpo-territorio (“body-territory”) around which the Xinka…
By Adrienne Maree BrownWriter, editor, activist, social justice facilitator, coach, speaker, and doula “What time is it on the clock of the world?” My mentor Grace Lee Boggs used to ask…
On World Kindness Day, a scholar of Buddhist studies explains its idea of compassion and the diverse ways to think about and express kindness. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College Introduction As the world…
