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Philosophy Now is a lively magazine for everyone interested in ideas.
It isn't afraid to tackle all the major questions of life, the universe and everything. Published every two months, it corrupts innocent citizens by convincing them that philosophy can be exciting, worthwhile and comprehensible, and also provides some enjoyable reading matter for those already ensnared by the muse, such as philosophy students and teachers.
Philosophy Now contains articles and features on all aspects of philosophy, as well as book reviews, film reviews, news, interviews, cartoons, and the occasional short story.
It attracts contributions by well-known philosophers such as Mary Midgley, and regular columnists Prof. Raymond Tallis ("Tallis in Wonderland") and Prof. Peter Adamson ("Philosophy Then"). Launched in 1991, Philosophy Now has grown into the most widely-read philosophy periodical in the English language. In 2016 it was given the Bertrand Russell Society's Award for "ably following in the Russellian tradition of encouraging philosophical inquiry in a popular manner."
Philosophy Now is independent of all groups and has no intentional editorial bias except for a passionate conviction that philosophy is a Good Thing. Issues are delivered automatically to your Kindle every two months.
It isn't afraid to tackle all the major questions of life, the universe and everything. Published every two months, it corrupts innocent citizens by convincing them that philosophy can be exciting, worthwhile and comprehensible, and also provides some enjoyable reading matter for those already ensnared by the muse, such as philosophy students and teachers.
Philosophy Now contains articles and features on all aspects of philosophy, as well as book reviews, film reviews, news, interviews, cartoons, and the occasional short story.
It attracts contributions by well-known philosophers such as Mary Midgley, and regular columnists Prof. Raymond Tallis ("Tallis in Wonderland") and Prof. Peter Adamson ("Philosophy Then"). Launched in 1991, Philosophy Now has grown into the most widely-read philosophy periodical in the English language. In 2016 it was given the Bertrand Russell Society's Award for "ably following in the Russellian tradition of encouraging philosophical inquiry in a popular manner."
Philosophy Now is independent of all groups and has no intentional editorial bias except for a passionate conviction that philosophy is a Good Thing. Issues are delivered automatically to your Kindle every two months.
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August 2, 2021Issue 145: August/September 2021
EDITORIAL
- Existing in the World by Rick Lewis
NEWS
News: August/September 2021
- Templeton supports Church, shock news
- Big Data is Watching Over You
- Judith Jarvis Thomson
EXISTENTIALISM & LIFE
- The Adventures of Jean-Paul Sartre - Sam Kelly says Jean-Paul Sartre was the Hunter S. Thompson of existentialism.
- Kierkegaard: Young, Free & Anxious - Gary Cox considers the problematic side of freedom, from the edge of a cliff.
- We’re All Existentialists Now - Greg Artus contemplates (dis)embodiment, Zoom life and social media, through the ‘Looks’ of Sartre, Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty.
- The Existential Yomps Of Simone de Beauvoir - Annabel Abbs follows Simone de Beauvoir’s thoughts over the horizon.
- Existentialism from an African-American Perspective - Roger Karny takes another look at liberty and alienation.
- No Hats on Sunday - Akif Rashid asks Albert Camus why so many people around him are unhappy and confused, and what to do about it.
- Zapffe For A New Political Age - Cameron Hendy thinks it’s about time we all stopped.
ARTICLES
- Jonathan Edwards on Spiders - John Irish reveals the surprisingly Enlightened views of a hellfire preacher.
- Taylor Swift’s Liar Paradox - With the help of renowned logician Taylor Swift, Theresa Helke introduces four fundamental paradoxes: the Liar, Epimenides’, the Truth-Teller, and the No-No.
- The Stoic’s Lacuna - Alex Richardson explores the ethical cavern at the centre of Stoicism.
- Would Kant Have Worn a Face Mask? - Todd Mei says yes, as a duty of practical reason.
- Anne Conway (1631-1679) - Jonathan Head looks at the life and thoughts of an early animal equaliser.
- What Is The Most Fundmental Value? - Our readers give their thoughts on values, each winning a valuable, if random, book.
INTERVIEWS
- Michael Hauskeller - Professor of Philosophy and Head of the Philosophy Department at the University of Liverpool, talks with Annika Loebig about death and democratising meaning.
LETTERS
Letters
Fat is an Ethical Issue • Life, Language & Logic • Animal Rights & Wrongs • Articles of Art • Subject to Ethical Criticism • Thinking about Tallis • More Women Philosophers Now! • No Microbe Rights Now! • Cynical Remarks
COLUMNS
- Jean-François Lyotard (1924-1998) by Terence Green
- Philosophers on Listening by Matt Qvortrup
- Existentialism Comes to Iran - Peter Adamson and Hanif Amin Beidokhti on Persian cross-cultural interpretations.
- The Riddle of the Sphincter - Raymond Tallis reflects on embodiment.
REVIEWS
- Just Deserts: Debating Free Will by Daniel C. Dennett & Gregg D. Caruso - Stuart Jeffries considers the moral implications of a (possible) lack of free will.
- Good Sport by Thomas H. Murray - Dan Ray asks why drugs cannot be a part of good sport.
- Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism by Kristen R. Ghodsee - Amber Edwards surveys the position of women under socialism.
- Brimstone and Treacle - Thomas R. Morgan notes a diabolical, and angelic, case of anti-realism.
CARTOONS
- Paul Wood’s Cartoon (1)
by Paul Wood
- Chris Gill’s Cartoon
by Chris Gill
- Paul Wood’s Cartoon (2)
by Paul Wood
- Simon & Finn
by Melissa Felder
- Guto Dias’ Cartoon
by Guto Dias
FICTION
- Freedom & Responsibility - Cora Cruz finds that sometimes you have to take both.
- Sartre Poem by Alasdair Macdonald
- The Myth of Sisyphus by Joe Crocker
EDITORIAL
- Existing in the World by Rick Lewis
NEWS
News: August/September 2021
- Templeton supports Church, shock news
- Big Data is Watching Over You
- Judith Jarvis Thomson
EXISTENTIALISM & LIFE
- The Adventures of Jean-Paul Sartre - Sam Kelly says Jean-Paul Sartre was the Hunter S. Thompson of existentialism.
- Kierkegaard: Young, Free & Anxious - Gary Cox considers the problematic side of freedom, from the edge of a cliff.
- We’re All Existentialists Now - Greg Artus contemplates (dis)embodiment, Zoom life and social media, through the ‘Looks’ of Sartre, Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty.
- The Existential Yomps Of Simone de Beauvoir - Annabel Abbs follows Simone de Beauvoir’s thoughts over the horizon.
- Existentialism from an African-American Perspective - Roger Karny takes another look at liberty and alienation.
- No Hats on Sunday - Akif Rashid asks Albert Camus why so many people around him are unhappy and confused, and what to do about it.
- Zapffe For A New Political Age - Cameron Hendy thinks it’s about time we all stopped.
ARTICLES
- Jonathan Edwards on Spiders - John Irish reveals the surprisingly Enlightened views of a hellfire preacher.
- Taylor Swift’s Liar Paradox - With the help of renowned logician Taylor Swift, Theresa Helke introduces four fundamental paradoxes: the Liar, Epimenides’, the Truth-Teller, and the No-No.
- The Stoic’s Lacuna - Alex Richardson explores the ethical cavern at the centre of Stoicism.
- Would Kant Have Worn a Face Mask? - Todd Mei says yes, as a duty of practical reason.
- Anne Conway (1631-1679) - Jonathan Head looks at the life and thoughts of an early animal equaliser.
- What Is The Most Fundmental Value? - Our readers give their thoughts on values, each winning a valuable, if random, book.
INTERVIEWS
- Michael Hauskeller - Professor of Philosophy and Head of the Philosophy Department at the University of Liverpool, talks with Annika Loebig about death and democratising meaning.
LETTERS
Letters
Fat is an Ethical Issue • Life, Language & Logic • Animal Rights & Wrongs • Articles of Art • Subject to Ethical Criticism • Thinking about Tallis • More Women Philosophers Now! • No Microbe Rights Now! • Cynical Remarks
COLUMNS
- Jean-François Lyotard (1924-1998) by Terence Green
- Philosophers on Listening by Matt Qvortrup
- Existentialism Comes to Iran - Peter Adamson and Hanif Amin Beidokhti on Persian cross-cultural interpretations.
- The Riddle of the Sphincter - Raymond Tallis reflects on embodiment.
REVIEWS
- Just Deserts: Debating Free Will by Daniel C. Dennett & Gregg D. Caruso - Stuart Jeffries considers the moral implications of a (possible) lack of free will.
- Good Sport by Thomas H. Murray - Dan Ray asks why drugs cannot be a part of good sport.
- Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism by Kristen R. Ghodsee - Amber Edwards surveys the position of women under socialism.
- Brimstone and Treacle - Thomas R. Morgan notes a diabolical, and angelic, case of anti-realism.
CARTOONS
- Paul Wood’s Cartoon (1)
by Paul Wood
- Chris Gill’s Cartoon
by Chris Gill
- Paul Wood’s Cartoon (2)
by Paul Wood
- Simon & Finn
by Melissa Felder
- Guto Dias’ Cartoon
by Guto Dias
FICTION
- Freedom & Responsibility - Cora Cruz finds that sometimes you have to take both.
- Sartre Poem by Alasdair Macdonald
- The Myth of Sisyphus by Joe Crocker
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