Philosophy Now

Philosophy Now is a magazine for everyone interested in ideas. It isn't afraid to tackle all the major questions of life, the universe and everything. It tries to corrupt innocent citizens by convincing them that philosophy can be exciting, worthwhile and comprehensible, and also to provide some light and enjoyable reading matter for those already ensnared by the muse, such as philosophy students and academics. It contains articles on all aspects of philosophy, plus book reviews, film reviews, news, cartoons, and the occasional short story.

Philosophy Now

When Tides of Thought Meet

News • • Art exhibition honours Germany’s first African philosopher • Prize for Disagreeing • Latour de France says we can change.

Meaning in the Executive Suite • Ken Hines doesn’t succumb to corporate propaganda about meaning.

Einstein & The Rebbe • Ronald Pies sets up a dialogue between science and religion.

Christianity & Homosexuality • Rick Aaron argues that religious recommendations are sometimes unrealistic.

Beyond Humanism? • Robert Griffiths argues that humanist ethics has significant limitations.

Suffering & the Media • Ian Church queries the influence the media has on our perception of evil.

Buddha Travels West • Peter Abbs follows Buddhism’s path towards becoming a Western humanism.

The Plague & The Plague • Dylan Daniel finds many contemporary resonances in Albert Camus’ novel.

Taurek & the Drowned Man

Social Distancing in Solitude • J.R. Davis asks what Thoreau’s experience of isolation can teach us.

Philosophy & The Creation of the Individual • Mark Vernon chronicles a revolution in consciousness.

SiMON + FiNN

Et In Arcadia Ego • Vaitsa Giannouli asks philosophical questions about dementia and responsibility

Those Who Justify Genocide • Michael McManus asks what remains of morality in the face of genocide.

John Locke (1632-1704) • John P. Irish goes into full Locke-down with a titan of philosophy.

Philosophical Haiku • TERESA DE ÁVILA (1515–1582)

Letters • When inspiration strikes, don’t bottle it up. Email me at rick.lewis@philosophynow.org Keep them short and keep them coming!

Why Minor Figures Can Be Majorly Interesting • Peter Adamson looks at the value of looking at the overlooked.

Books • We search for the human essence, as Bill Meacham subjects Galen Strawson to his critical experience, and Massimo Pigliucci is frank about human character.

The Character Gap

A FEW GOOD MEN • Matt Qvortrup casts Tom Cruise as a Kantian and Jack Nicholson as a utilitarian in this Cold War courtroom ethics epic.

Corvid Captured • Seán Moran investigates indoor ornithology.

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Back Issues & Digital Editions

Philosophy in the Time of Plague, Pt. 1 • Raymond Tallis has thoughts whilst handwashing. For Max, who is just discovering his hands.

The Power of Argument • Meriel Patrick conducts an infinitely long train of thought.