Wrestling with Philosophy

In this blog I present, in an informal way, core ideas in philosophy and their application to current events and everyday life. For critical thinking lessons and resources, please check out my free online course reasoningforthedigitalage.com

Monday, April 8, 2019

How to Prevent Your Students from Plagiarizing: Stop Looking for A Technological Solution

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Anyone teaching in college these days knows that plagiarism is a growing problem. Not just the incidence rate but student attitudes. Here...

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Stoicism vs Existentialism on the Meaning of Life

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Here's a short essay I wrote for a one-page essay competition on the meaning of life. I was a dumbass and didn't read the rule...

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Friday, February 22, 2019

Jussie Smollett, Bad Inferences, and Narrative

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Introduction I've been seeing what I take to be a lot of bad inferences by smart people concerning the Jussie Smollet hoax. There is ...

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Monday, January 14, 2019

How to Be Epictetus in the Gym and on the Mats

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Intro Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to my annual fitness post. Last year I wrote How to be Aristotle in the Gym , so this year I th...

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Lessons for Liberals

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Introduction Let's begin with what Liberals know to be self-evident: All current Liberal views are true and all non-liberal views are f...

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Sunday, June 3, 2018

A Simple Strength and Muscle-Building Program and the Death of Bro Splits

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Introduction Here's a science-based strength and muscle-building program for anyone looking for a change in their old routine. If y...

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