As Lily Tomlin observed, “We’re all in this alone.” Stuck in our armchairs and unable to go outside as much as we’d like, many of us have been on our own for a while. Living in a crowded household brings its own set of problems – try quarantining in a place where families live packed […]
Hannah Arendt
The Logic of Nihilism
Nolen Gertz explains how nihilism might conquer the world, and what it means for democracy
The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth: a review
Margaret Betz finds wonder in The Three Escapes of Hanna Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth, by Ken Krimstein.
Being Born
Alison Stone wonders how a human life is shaped by having a beginning.
The Future Life of the Universal Declaration
Alan Haworth on the thinking behind rights, charters, and bills.
The Urgent Relevance of Hannah Arendt
Richard J. Bernstein argues that she is worth reading, and rereading, in these dark times.
What Makes Work Meaningful?
Andrea Veltman considers four dimensions of meaning.
Fast Politics – Slow Philosophy
Michelle Boulous Walker argues that unhurried thinking might be the antidote we need.