What we can all learn from Wittgenstein about the art of living well
By correctly attending to the ways in which we use language, we may become more tolerant, respectful, and happy.
Studying philosophy has taught me nothing except how to survive misery
I have developed a virtue ethics specifically designed to help you not only survive, but thrive in periods of low-level misery.
What would Socrates think of the internet?
Like the ancient god Theuth, the inventors of the internet proudly trumpet the benefits of their creation while neglecting its possible harmful effects.
Don’t put Descartes before the horse: why philosophy won’t save the Junior Cert
Posted by Dearbháil Clarke on February 1, 2016 · 2 Comments
Despite the excitement around the introduction of Junior Cert Philosophy, Dearbháil Clarke is skeptical of the level of change it will bring.
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