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The cover of Regan Penaluna's book How to Think Like a Woman

Author Regan Penaluna Explains How to Think Like a Woman

In her debut book, Penaluna deftly tells the stories of four 17th and 18th century female philosophers, skillfully weaving their narratives into a rich exploration of her own experiences of patriarchy and sexism in academia.
By Scarlett Harris
We don’t get to choose so much of happens to us in life, but we can always choose how we feel about it, whether we’re going to work with it or not.

The Unfathomable Power of Amor Fati

If the event must occur, Amor fati (a love of fate) is the response. No looking backwards. Sideways. Only forward with a smile.
By Ryan Holiday
Plato, Confucius and Aristotle. Ancient Greek philosophy is widely taught in American universities, but classes in Chinese philosophy are few and far between.

Why the US Doesn’t Understand Chinese Thought—and Must

It's more important than ever that the U.S. understand China. So why don't our universities teach Chinese thought?
By Bryan W. Van Norden
Ellie Kemper in 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.'

How a Smartphone Could Help Kimmy Schmidt’s Philosophical Decision-Making

By John Bonazzo
If any of us ceased to exist tomorrow, little would change beyond the subjective emotional states of the people in our immediate circles.

The Purpose of Life Is to Be a Nobody

By Zat Rana
Circa 410 BC, The Greek philosopher Socrates teaches his doctrines to the young Athenians.

5 Reasons Why Philosophy Majors Make the Best Entrepreneurs

By Sage Lazzaro
Stuff that beauty bag with these 22 new finds.

Freshen Up Your Spring Beauty Routine With 22 New Products

By Sara Spruch-Feiner
Confidence is based on what is real—it is earned.

Do You Have to Be a Jerk to Be Successful?

By Ryan Holiday
Instead of perfectionism, we need to embrace a philosophy of pragmatism.

How to Beat Perfectionism, Make Progress and Find Happiness

By Ryan Holiday
Lawrence English

Sound Artist Lawrence English on the Power of Radical Listening

By Ryan Burleson
Jens Lekman

Pop Existentialist Jens Lekman Writes Himself Out of the Picture

By Justin Joffe
Moon Duo

Retreating to the Woods Inspired Moon Duo’s Trippiest Album Yet

By Justin Joffe
Two inputs in financial planning are indispensable.

Philosophy of Personal Finance 101: Successful Planning

By Scott D. Hedgcock
Parquet Courts

Parquet Courts Write Melodies Abandoned in the Key of New York

By Justin Joffe
Montaigne: his free-ranging essays were almost scandalous in their day.

Guide to the Classics: Michel de Montaigne’s Essay

By Matthew Sharpe
Steve Hauschildt

Steve Hauschildt Explores the Possibilities of Ambient Music on ‘Strands’

By Ryan Burleson
Mark Manson

On Stoicism and Not Giving a F*ck: An Interview With Mark Manson

By Ryan Holiday
A still from Emil's latest video shoot.

Holy Sons Inhabits ‘Timelessness’ as Few Other Musicians Can Today

By Justin Joffe
Angst 3, Anne Imhof, 18. and 19. October 2016, 19h–23h, Musée d’art contemporain Montreal.

The Montreal Biennial Is a MasterClass in How to Ask Big Questions With Art

By Alanna Martinez
Bob Dylan.

Our Most Literary Rock Star, Bob Dylan Deserved the Nobel Prize

By Justin Joffe
A woman looks at a piece of work entitled 'Fountain' by Marcel Duchamp during a press preview of 'The Bride and the Bachelors' exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery on February 13, 2013 in London, England. The piece makes up a selection of works by artists and choreographers including Marcel Duchamp, Merce Cunningham, John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns, and runs at the Barbican Art Gallery until June 9, 2013.

Science Suggests Your Brain Responds to Art Differently Than Real Life

By Alanna Martinez
Jules Evans delivering his talk, "How Philosophy Can Save Your Life".

How Philosophy Can Change Your Life

By Ryan Holiday
Swans.

Michael Gira on ‘Dangling Off the Edge of a Cliff’ for Swans’ Epic Final Album

By Jordan N. Mamone
Kel Valhaal, a.k.a. Hunter Hunt Hendrix.

As Kel Valhaal, Liturgy’s Frontman Crafts a Mythos as Heady as His Music

By Justin Joffe
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