Latest TPM Articles
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29 Mar 16
Why Lament a Bad Death?
Travis Timmerman argues against the assumption that our death is lamentable only if it is bad for us.
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14 Mar 16
Putnam's Progress
In 2001, Julian Baggini interviewed Hilary Putnam (1926-2016), the philosopher who never stood still
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10 Mar 16
Teaching and Trust Issues
Rodger Jackson on the essence of the student/teacher dynamic.
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3 Mar 16
Philosophy That Matters
Peter Boghossian argues that we should spotlight and build upon the efforts of philosophers who are doing work that matters.
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2 Mar 16
The Five Parameters
Phil Hutchinson and Rupert Read consider the public policy of sex.
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22 Feb 16
Parenting and the Loss of Autonomy
Berit Brogaard on parenting, autonomy and life-satisfaction.
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24 Feb 16
Why Do Philosophers Have No Rhythm?
Jenny Judge argues it's time music was rescued from the sidelines of philosophical inquiry.
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22 Feb 16
Applied Philosophy Out Of the Closet
John Corvino on the emergence and future of LGBTQ philosophy as applied philosophy.
Footnotes to Plato
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On Human Races
A simple Q&A about the biology of race
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If You Endorse GMOs, Get the Science Straight
Yes, GMOs appear to be safe, but if you defend their use, get the science right first
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Virtue Epistemology, Anyone?
There is virtue ethics, why not virtue epistemology?
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Mike, Don’t Listen to Bill Nye About Philosophy
Bill Nye may be the science guy, but he ain't no philosophy fellow
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The Proximate–Ultimate Distinction and Evolutionary Developmental biology
What is the relationship between developmental and evolutionary biology?
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The Philosophy of Irony and Sarcasm
Is there a difference between irony and sarcasm? Is every target equally worth it?
Latest Reflections
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25 Jan 16
On Accommodationism: A Reply to Pigliucci
Russell Blackford takes issue with the substance and style of Massimo Pigliucci's defense of accommodationism.
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19 Nov 15
Let's Oppose Violence Against Men Too
David Benatar argues that violence against men and boys is a human rights issue worthy of consideration in campaigns against violence.
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15 Oct 15
Michel Foucault's Iranian Folly
Jeremy Stangroom on Michel Foucault's political naiveté.
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13 Oct 15
Freedom For the Speech We Oppose
Russell Blackford on why we must defend the free speech of speakers we oppose.
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11 Sep 15
Voluntary Euthanasia: Beware of the Godly!
Russell Blackford examines some of the arguments offered against assisted suicide.
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12 Aug 15
The False Dichotomy of Nature-Nurture
Massimo Pigliucci argues against the simplicities of nature versus nurture as they are manifest in debates over gender and race.
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10 Aug 15
The False Dichotomy of Islamophobia
Massimo Pigliucci argues against oversimplification in the way we view Islam and the way we view criticism of Islam.
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7 Aug 15
Héloïse: Love's Philosopher
Kerrie Grain argues that the time for Héloïse to be recognised as love's true philosopher is long overdue.