Philosophy
AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research
AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research A philosopher argues that AI cannot fully automate science due to its limitations in understanding human values, creativity, and social aspects of scientific inquiry. AI models can only learn from existing human-generated knowledge and lack a strong empirical link to […]
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Seeking honor is a double-edged sword – from ancient Greece to samurai Japan, thinkers have wrestled with whether it’s the way to virtue
Seeking honor is a double-edged sword – from ancient Greece to samurai Japan, thinkers have wrestled with whether it’s the way to virtue Aristotle and Yamamoto Tsunetomo, a Japanese samurai and Buddhist priest, grapple with the paradox of seeking honor as a means to virtue. The pursuit of honor can lead people toward virtue, but […]
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Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value
Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but it has significant ethical value and contributes to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The decision to step back from a career to care for a loved one can […]
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‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries
‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries The simulation hypothesis proposes that reality might be a computer-generated simulation created by a more advanced civilization, echoing ideas mystics and religious scholars have explored for centuries. The idea gained popularity through philosopher Nick Bostrom’s […]
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What is time? Rather than something that ‘flows,’ a philosopher suggests time is a psychological projection
What is time? Rather than something that ‘flows,’ a philosopher suggests time is a psychological projection Time is often perceived as a real process that flows, but philosophers argue that it’s a psychological projection, meaning it’s not an objective reality. The concept of time has been debated by ancient philosophers such as Parmenides and Aristotle, […]
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Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking
Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking Immanuel Kant believed that virtuous thinking is essential for a life well-lived, and he identified three simple rules to achieve it: Think for yourself, think in the position of everyone else, and think in harmony with yourself. Kant’s first rule, “Think for yourself,” emphasizes […]
📚 Education
Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle
Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle Aristotle believed that true happiness comes from ethical self-development, not from external sources like pleasure, wealth, or power. In an “achievement society” where individuals are constantly striving to achieve, leisure can become another kind of work, leading to burnout and exhaustion if it’s not approached […]
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If it looks like a dire wolf, is it a dire wolf? How to define a species is a scientific and philosophical question
If it looks like a dire wolf, is it a dire wolf? How to define a species is a scientific and philosophical question The de-extinction project by Colossal Biosciences that claimed to have “restored” the dire wolf is a complex issue, as it only edited a small number of gray wolf genes and implanted them […]
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Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength
Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength Empathy can be seen as a strength rather than a weakness, according to two philosophers who argue that it enables us to better understand the impact of our actions on others and make informed choices. The philosophical […]
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Colors are objective, according to two philosophers − even though the blue you see doesn’t match what I see
Colors are objective, according to two philosophers − even though the blue you see doesn’t match what I see Colors are not subjective, but rather objective features of objects that exist independently of individual perceptions. This is supported by the fact that colors can be measured and quantified using scientific laws and instruments. The variation […]
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