In Q&A, UChicago philosopher Agnes Callard talks new book and cultivating an ‘inherently inquisitive’ approach to ...

In her new book, Callard makes the case that we should all live more philosophically but where does politics fit in?

A woman named Arete of Cyrene played a crucial role in shaping ancient Greek philosophy with her contributions.

Plato’s hero, Socrates, suggests that only a true philosopher will know what is truly good and what is truly just and can act accordingly. Such philosophers would have no need for checks and ...

Greek sources portrayed the Achaemenid kings, as indulgent and ruthless—all but Cyrus II. Why was this enemy ruler the only ...

A COMPARISON OF BUDDHIST AND WESTERN PHILOSOPHY’ Prof. Asoka Amaratunga is well known to the readers of The Island by his regular contributions on many topics, including Buddhism, but what is less ...

Attacks against teachers and educational institutions by those who fear the pursuit of truth have a long history.

The End tells the story of a wealthy family who survived the collapse of the climate and civilisation in a bunker inside an abandoned mine.