issue 3

An Introduction to Logic Part 1

Francis Moorcroft

In the first of a two-part series, Francis Moorcroft looks at the first two millennia of logic.

Philosophical Counselling: the case against

Margaret Goord

Philosophical practice has more than its fair share of critics. Margaret Goord outlines the main criticisms of this fledgling field.

The Rise of Philosophy of Psychiatry

Christian Perring

Christian Perring welcomes a surge of interest in what has been up until now a neglected poor relation in philosophy.

Meeting Yourself

Michael LaBossiere

The possibility of time travel has always intrigued us, and advances in modern physics seem to have added a scientific credibility to the idea. But one consequence of time travel has generated a number of paradoxes that seem to make it impossible: meeting yourself. Michael LaBossiere tries to unravel some of the difficulties.

Simone de Beauvoir: a snapshot

Ion Georgiou

A snapshot of the work of feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir.

What Do Philosophical Practitioners Do?

Jeremy Stangroom

If you’ve never heard of philosophical practice (or philosophical counselling, as it is sometimes known), one of The Philosophers’ Magazine’s founding editors, Jeremy Stangroom, provides an introduction to this rapidly growing field.

Heidegger’s Lost Highway

Simon Walter

What’s the connection between Martin Heideggger, Plato, Ted Nugent and Hank Williams? A metaphysical concern with being, suggests Simon Walter in the second of his unlikely series – “Unlikely Philosophy – Philosophical Ideas in Disguise.”