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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 2d

Have you seen the many amazing videos of many of our essays? They are here; check them out!

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Some of our essays are available as video presentations, and now all our essays are available in audio format also. Also available as a YouTube playlist. What is Philosophy? by Thomas Metcalf “I think, therefore I am”: Descartes on the Foundations of Knowledge by Charles Miceli Aristotle’s Defense of Slavery by Dan Lowe Marx’s Conception of Alienation by Dan

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to the Daily Nous for sharing our most recent essay "Friedrich Nietzsche on Tragedy: Why Do We Like Tragic Art?" by Matthew Sanderson!

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Friedrich Nietzsche on Tragedy: Why Do We Like Tragic Art? - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

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Rob Sica @robsica.bsky.social · 7d

This covers #Nietzsche's early take on tragedy, not how it developed into an even more intriguing perspective in the late works:

philpapers.org/rec/HUDNA-2

plato.stanford.edu/entries/niet...

An especially good recent paper, imho:

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 7d

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"Friedrich Nietzsche on Tragedy: Why Do We Like Tragic Art?" by Matthew Sanderson

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Tragic art is creative work that depicts the painful and catastrophic aspects of life. This essay summarizes German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s (1844-1900) theory of why we enjoy tragic art.

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 7d

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"Friedrich Nietzsche on Tragedy: Why Do We Like Tragic Art?" by Matthew Sanderson

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Tragic art is creative work that depicts the painful and catastrophic aspects of life. This essay summarizes German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s (1844-1900) theory of why we enjoy tragic art.

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks to the @dailynous.com for sharing our most recent essay, "Theism and Atheism: Reasons for Belief and Disbelief" by Tom Metcalf.

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Theism and Atheism: Reasons for Belief and Disbelief - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 11d

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"Theism and Atheism: Reasons for Belief and Disbelief" by Tom Metcalf

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This essay provides an overview of these various types of reasons for affirming theism or atheism.

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 14d

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Justin Weinberg @dailynous.com · 14d

“We got so lucky to follow such an inspiring group of students. Their journey is an excellent snapshot of how rewarding the ethics bowl experience can be.”

The Bowl is a new documentary that follows a team of six girls and their teacher as they prepare for and compete in the National High School Ethics Bowl---and you may be able to arrange an interactive screening of it in your town. . Created by documentary filmmaker Eli Yetter-Bowman of Ethereal Films, The Bowl aims

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 14d

"Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist" by Nathan Nobis

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks to the Daily Nous for sharing our most recent essay:

Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist by Nathan Nobis

Justin Weinberg @dailynous.com · 17d

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 18d

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"Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist" by Nathan Nobis

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This essay introduces some of the core philosophical issues about atheism: what it is, how and why people accept atheism, and the relationships between atheism and meaning in life and ethics.

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 21d

Has anyone done anything wrong lately?

To many, clearly, yes!

What are some of the most influential explanations of what makes wrong actions wrong?

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Below are units of our essays on topics of timely and timeless interest. Critical Thinking and Arguments Justice Government The Law Conspiracy Theories Knowledge Indoctrination Free Speech Expertise D...

Free Speech - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

What is free speech? How is it typically understood? How should it be understood?

Check out this introduction:

"Free Speech" by Mark Satta

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An examination of what free speech is, its limits and its justification.

“The Ethics of Belief”: Is it Wrong to Believe Without Sufficient Evidence? - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 5

If it bothers you when people believe things, especially important things, on the basis of no good evidence--or, worse, against the evidence--and, especially, speak and act on these beliefs, you may appreciate the concept of the "ethics of belief":

1000wordphilosophy.com/2022/01/28/e...

An introduction to W.K. Clifford’s “The Ethics of Belief.”

“The Ethics of Belief”: Is it Wrong to Believe Without Sufficient Evidence? - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 5

If it bothers you when people believe things, especially important things, on the basis of no good evidence--or, worse, against the evidence--and, especially, speak and act on these beliefs, you may appreciate the concept of the "ethics of belief":

1000wordphilosophy.com/2022/01/28/e...

An introduction to W.K. Clifford’s “The Ethics of Belief.”

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thanks to the @dailynous.com for sharing our most recent essays!

Definitions of Art: What is Art? by Brock Rough.

Philosophical Counseling: Using Philosophy to Address Life’s Challenges by Nathan Nobis.

Dehumanization: What is it to Dehumanize People? by Dan Peterson.

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Justin Weinberg @dailynous.com · Sep 1

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 30

"Philosophical Counseling: Using Philosophy to Address Life’s Challenges" by Nathan Nobis

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 27

This view does not claim that such cultures are monolithic in their views.

1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 26

It wasn't said that they would have to be wrong: what was observed was that cultural relativism implies they are.

Cultural Relativism: Do Cultural Norms Make Actions Right and Wrong? - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 26

In general though, that some individual or group considers something to be X does not entail it is X!

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An introduction to the ethical theory cultural relativism or ethical relativism or relativism: do cultural norms make actions right and wrong?

“That’s Subjective”: Subjectivism about Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 26

"That's subjective!"

When people respond to what's said with this, what *might* they mean? And are they correct?

Check out the discussion here!

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People sometimes say that judgments about what’s true, what’s ethical, what others find beautiful or aesthetically pleasing, and more are "subjective." What does “subjective” really mean? Are judgment...

Philosophical Counseling: Using Philosophy to Address Life’s Challenges - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 22

We have a new essay!

"Philosophical Counseling: Using Philosophy to Address Life’s Challenges" by Nathan Nobis

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#philosophy #philosophicalcounseling #LBT #REBT #CBT #counseling

This essay describes a leading approach to philosophical counseling, known as Logic-Based Therapy, that has been developed and used since the 1980s.