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Announcing: On Philosophy, Winter 2026!!

All events are free, Mondays at 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except March 2nd is 30 min later, and March 9th is 3pm ET)

featuring Angie Hobbs, Yann Allard-Tremblay, Fannie Bialek, Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan, Kaitlyn Creasy, and so many more!
#Philosophy #PhilEvents
"Plato's Republic on Flourishing"
a short with Angie Hobbs

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the full video:
"Why Plato Matters Now" (like and subscribe!) #Philosophy #Plato #politicalphilosophy

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Plato: Would you rather be happy or be flourishing?
YouTube video by The Philosopher
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January 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM
"Plato's Republic on Social Harmony"
a 26 second short with Angie Hobbs

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the full video:
"Why Plato Matters Now" (like and subscribe!)
#Philosophy #Plato #politicalphilosophy
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"The goal of a state should be social harmony"
YouTube video by The Philosopher
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January 19, 2026 at 1:39 PM
The Philosopher is looking for volunteers to produce podcasts from videos and manage our instagram account.

Email us at [email protected] with Instagram Manager or Podcast Producer in the subject line by Feb. 8th.
#philosophy #volunteer

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Volunteer with us in 2026!; Article on anthropocentrism; The Philosopher & The News tomorrow
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January 19, 2026 at 1:26 PM
TODAY: Mon. Jan. 19 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK

"Has Trump Proved Realists Right?"
Linda Kinstler with Alexis Papazoglou

Was international law always just a thin veil of justification for the exercise of brute force? Or are Trump's action a departure?

#Philosophy
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Select tickets – "Has Trump proved realists right?": Linda Kinstler in conversation with Alexis Papazoglou – Zoom
"Has Trump proved realists right?": Linda Kinstler in conversation with Alexis Papazoglou – Zoom, Mon 19 Jan 2026 - On January 3rd the United States of America military, under orders from Donald Trump...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Sunday read:
"What's Wrong with Anthropocentrism?"

Christopher Belshaw weighs our moral duties to other creatures and the natural world, and argues that our unique moral agency brings special responsibilities as custodians.

#Philosophy
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What’s Wrong with Anthropocentrism?
Is it wrong to value humans above all else? In this provocative essay, Christopher Belshaw explores the limits of anthropocentrism, weighing our moral duties to other creatures and the natural world. ...
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January 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM
ICYMI: " #Indigenous Redirections in #Political Thought"

Yann Allard-Tremblay and Leila Ben Abdallah on politics of #reconciliation in settler colonial states, disruptive conservatism, political rightness, and a shared future.

#Philosophy
Like, subscribe & comment!
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Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought: Yann Allard-Tremblay and Leila Ben Abdallah
YouTube video by The Philosopher
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January 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Coming Mon. Jan. 19 ~ 2pm ET/7pm UK
"Has Trump Proved Realists Right?"
Linda Kinstler with Alexis Papazoglou

Having little regard for "international niceties" echoes a philosophy of "realism," in operation for decades, just more overtly now.
#Philosophy
www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...
Select tickets – "Has Trump proved realists right?": Linda Kinstler in conversation with Alexis Papazoglou – Zoom
"Has Trump proved realists right?": Linda Kinstler in conversation with Alexis Papazoglou – Zoom, Mon 19 Jan 2026 - On January 3rd the United States of America military, under orders from Donald Trump...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM
ICYMI: "Why Plato Matters Now"
@profangiehobbs.bsky.social with Jon Hawkings and @peterwest23.bsky.social

Why Plato's approach to writing is important; his model for respectful debate; the ethics of flourishing and justice, and his tripartite psyche and social classes

#Philosophy
Why Plato Matters Now: Angie Hobbs in conversation with Jon Hawkins and Peter West
YouTube video by The Philosopher
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January 14, 2026 at 1:15 AM
TODAY! Mon. Jan. 12 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK
"#Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought"

Yann Allard-Tremblay with Leila Ben Abdallah to
discuss irreconcilable political options and argue that reconciliation must be transformative for both sides.

#Philosophy
www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...
Select tickets – "Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought": Yann Allard-Tremblay in conversation with Leila Ben Abdallah – Zoom
"Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought": Yann Allard-Tremblay in conversation with Leila Ben Abdallah – Zoom, Mon 12 Jan 2026 - North American Indigenous and dominant Euro-modern political trad...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Sunday read:

"The Philosophy of Fascism"

Jason Stanley argues that fascism abstracts from local history and reappears unders diverse conditions, organized around exclusionary nationalism, status grievance, and authoritarian leadership.

#Philosophy
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The Philosophy of Fascism
Fascism is often dismissed as a political phenomenon confined to twentieth-century Europe, but this assumption obscures its enduring ideological structure. Like democracy, fascism abstracts from local...
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January 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM
What are consequences for #reconciliation when we acknowledge the irreconcilable political stances of Euro-modern and #Indigenous governance?
How can we transform both #political structures?
#Philosophy

Join Yann Allard-Tremblay
Mon. Jan. 12 ~ 2pm ET/7pm UK
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Select tickets – "Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought": Yann Allard-Tremblay in conversation with Leila Ben Abdallah – Zoom
"Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought": Yann Allard-Tremblay in conversation with Leila Ben Abdallah – Zoom, Mon 12 Jan 2026 - North American Indigenous and dominant Euro-modern political trad...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Coming up: Mon, Jan. 12 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK

"Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought"

Yann Allard-Tremblay, with Leila Ben Abdallah, on irreconcilable differences between NA Indigenous and Euro-modern political traditions.

Register free or by donation:
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Select tickets – "Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought": Yann Allard-Tremblay in conversation with Leila Ben Abdallah – Zoom
"Indigenous Redirections in Political Thought": Yann Allard-Tremblay in conversation with Leila Ben Abdallah – Zoom, Mon 12 Jan 2026 - North American Indigenous and dominant Euro-modern political trad...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
"Philosophy of Grief"
a short with Kathleen Higgins

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the full video: "Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning"
(like and subscribe!)

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The "sensory shock and strangeness" of grief - Kathleen Higgins
YouTube video by The Philosopher
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January 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Call for Reviewers!

We're looking for 2,000-2,500 words of thoughtful analysis that highlights the significance of a book from the list below.

Send [email protected] your choice, a short bio, and links to previous publications.

#Philosophy
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January 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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January 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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We’ve proudly supported @philosopher1923.bsky.social’s work in the past and this new season looks brilliant
Announcing: On Philosophy, Winter 2026!!

All events are free, Mondays at 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except March 2nd is 30 min later, and March 9th is 3pm ET)

featuring Angie Hobbs, Yann Allard-Tremblay, Fannie Bialek, Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan, Kaitlyn Creasy, and so many more!
#Philosophy #PhilEvents
January 5, 2026 at 10:16 AM
TODAY: Mon. Jan. 5 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK

"Why Plato Matters Now"
Angie Hobbs with Jon Hawkins and Peter West

By position ourselves at the intersection of the ancient and the modern, we can draw on #Plato to address key questions.

#Philosophy
Register FREE
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Select tickets – "Why Plato Matters Now": Angie Hobbs in conversation with Jon Hawkins and Peter West – Zoom
"Why Plato Matters Now": Angie Hobbs in conversation with Jon Hawkins and Peter West – Zoom, Mon 5 Jan 2026 - Despite his great age, Plato remains an invaluable resource for understanding the world we...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Announcing: On Philosophy, Winter 2026!!

All events are free, Mondays at 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except March 2nd is 30 min later, and March 9th is 3pm ET)

featuring Angie Hobbs, Yann Allard-Tremblay, Fannie Bialek, Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan, Kaitlyn Creasy, and so many more!
#Philosophy #PhilEvents
January 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Announcing: On Philosophy, Winter 2026!!

All events are free, Mondays at 2pm ET / 7pm UK (except March 2nd is 30 min later, and March 9th is 3pm ET)

featuring Angie Hobbs, Yann Allard-Tremblay, Fannie Bialek, Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan, Kaitlyn Creasy, and so many more!
#Philosophy #PhilEvents
January 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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January 3, 2026 at 7:19 PM
How would #Plato address current questions of the nature of a good life, healthcare, love and friendship, heroism, reality, art, and myth-making?

How could he help us engage with contested issues in a more constructive way?

Join us Mon. Jan. 5. #Philosophy
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Select tickets – "Why Plato Matters Now": Angie Hobbs in conversation with Jon Hawkins and Peter West – Zoom
"Why Plato Matters Now": Angie Hobbs in conversation with Jon Hawkins and Peter West – Zoom, Mon 5 Jan 2026 - Mon 12 Jan 2026 - Despite his great age, Plato remains an invaluable resource for understa...
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January 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Coming up Mon. Jan. 5 - 2pm ET / 7pm UK

"Why Plato Matters Now"
Angie Hobbs with Jon Hawkins and Peter West

From questions of democracy, autocracy, and fake news to celebrity culture, cancel culture, and the limits of money, Plato matters!

#Philosophy
www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...
Select tickets – "Why Plato Matters Now": Angie Hobbs in conversation with Jon Hawkins and Peter West – Zoom
"Why Plato Matters Now": Angie Hobbs in conversation with Jon Hawkins and Peter West – Zoom, Mon 5 Jan 2026 - Mon 12 Jan 2026 - Despite his great age, Plato remains an invaluable resource for understa...
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January 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
In 2025 we published two issues of The Philosopher and a 2nd edition of a book, presented 46 online events with 6000 live attendees and 80k Youtube views, offered 4 master classes, and so much more. Consider buying a print or digital issue or a membership! www.thephilosopher1923.org
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December 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Sunday read: "Livability"

Simona Capisani argues for a justice-based framework of climate mobilities grounded in a right to livable locality, centering embodied human relationships to place with a capability approach.

#Philosophy #ClimateChange #housing
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Livability
As climate change shrinks and shifts the human climate niche, millions face heightened risks of displacement, immobility, and loss of well-being. This essay argues for a justice-based framework of cli...
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December 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
ICYMI: "From the Quest for Immortality to the Right to Die"
Paul Sagar with Alexis Papazoglou

How immortality might affect us, how structured stages gives us meaning, and the assisted dying debate.
#Philosophy

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From the Quest for Immortality to the Right to Die: Paul Sagar with Alexis Papazoglou
YouTube video by The Philosopher
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December 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM