The Joy of Hatred and the Exercise of Reason
In the evening of the 9th of February 2025, more than 133 million Americans, in the midst of the yearly ritual of the Super...
Origami and the Beauty of Harmony
As most philosophers, I am a nervous wreck. And as a nervous wreck, I have struggled in the past to find ways to unwind...
To Salt or Not to Salt the Pasta Water: A Reflection on “Useless” Human...
I love the weird bends of our behavior that come about from taking our made-up rules too seriously. This phenomenon seems to me like...
Philosophical Childhoods
You don’t get to be a parent, by whatever means, without being a child first. This seems trivial, but there is something here to...
What Do We Owe Our Neighbors?
(Please note: This post contains my personal reflections on my own experiences within my current neighborhood, and as such I believe it is important...
On Self-Deception and Self-Imposed Suffering
I don’t know when they became so popular, but in recent years I’ve noticed the proliferation of rustically framed mantras serving as home décor....
The Reality of Cherished Memories
Everyday Lifestyle series co-editor Dr. Laura Engel recently sat down to talk with Dr. Jeanine Weekes Schroer. During their discussion, Dr. Engel asked Dr....
Isolation and Madness
On July 1st, 1969, Donald Crowhurst wrote in his logbook titled “Philosophy:”
“It is the time for your move to begin / I have not...
The Scholar’s Vocation
Summer becomes fall, bringing with it preparations for the upcoming academic year; recent high-school graduates look forward to their next step, professors craft syllabi,...
Breaking Bad Habits
Two things to note about habits: one, they are very hard to break and two, a fair number of them are bad for us.
Many...