Why is Pythagoras considered a philosopher?Most people have probably learned about one of the most famous philosophers from antiquity, without ever knowing that he was a philosopher…Sep 5A response icon1Sep 5A response icon1
Harry Frankfurt, On BullshitA couple of weeks ago, the Telegram came out with an article titled, How bull — -t took over our lives — and the world. The article…Aug 14Aug 14
Why should we care about the pre-Socratics?Why should we care about the pre-Socratics? The history of philosophy is a deep cavern of rich insight into all avenues of philosophy. It…Aug 6Aug 6
Hedgehogs and MechasThe Philosophy of Schopenhauer and Kierkegaard in Neon Genesis EvangelionJul 31Jul 31
What is a Game?Defining a game is a complex task due to the diverse nature and purposes of games. Games can range from physical sports to digital video…Mar 10Mar 10
Where to Start with Kierkegaard?Which book should one pick up first when getting into Kierkegaard?Jan 31Jan 31
Books on Anime and PhilosophyOf course, when thinking of books and anime, one immediately turns to manga. However, what about books on the subject matter of anime?Jan 21Jan 21
Puparia: A Three Year, Three Minute MasterpieceIf you have a little time, watch Puparia (linked right below). In three quick minutes, you will be taken through a palette of intense and…Jan 14Jan 14
Philosophical Concepts in AnimeIn my last post, I laid out my initial thinking around my anime and philosophy class for this semester. In this post, I want to go over the…Jan 8Jan 8
Anime and PhilosophyAs many may know, I am a philosopher professor. I thought I would spend this semester writing about the process of teaching. I will be…Jan 2A response icon1Jan 2A response icon1