Intellectual Life

Don’t Forget about Black Swans

On the Importance of Counterexamples in Your Intellectual Life

Jun 15 •

Your Teacher Was Wrong, There Are Bad Questions

Understanding the Purpose of Questions and How to Make Them Better

Jun 1 •

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

The Importance of Clear Definitions in Intellectual Discourse

Feb 23 •

Philosophy is for Everyone

Reclaiming Philosophy from the Ivory Tower of Academia

Nov 17, 2024 •

Intellectual Red Flags

Easy to Spot Warning Signs in Public and Political Discourse

Sep 29, 2024 •

3 Books That Made Me Do a PhD in Philosophy

These Books Changed the Course of My Life

Apr 14, 2024 •

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