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A few weeks ago, when I published an article on vegetarianism as a political tool, I received emails and comments from people in India contesting the opening graphs, which were […]
Last week, as you’ve no doubt heard, Dan Savage gave a speech to a national convention of high school journalists in which he criticized Christians’ use of the Bible to […]
Perhaps the best quote on the horse race coverage goes to USC professor Marty Kaplan writing at the Huffington Post: I wonder whether this humiliating turnabout, played out in real […]
The Flynn effect shows people have gotten smarter, but some research claims those IQ gains are regressing. Can both be right?
Philosophy isn’t stuck in the past. Here are five texts to connect you with its ongoing dialogue.
There is a cross-country correlation between democracy and health. Is there good evidence to suggest it is causal?
The Persian Constitutional Revolution made unlikely allies and enemies of missionaries, ayatollahs, the shah, and his Russian ambassadors. Its legacy shaped modern-day Iran.
The philosophy of sex is going through a recalibration period.
Ethicist and doctor Simon Whitney argues that society’s overly cautious approach to medical research is blocking breakthroughs.
You can’t spot a liar just by looking — but psychologists are zeroing in on methods that might actually work.
Within the “Dark Triad” of personality traits, narcissism exists on a confidence spectrum.
Despite being called the “dismal science,” economics impacts our lives every day. Here, we look at seven of the greatest economists in history.
It may be possible to give people the tools to withstand difficulty before it attaches to them.
The Knights Templar were not only skilled fighters, but also clever bankers who played a crucial role in the development of Europe’s financial systems.
“Block. It puts some writers down for months. It puts some writers down for life.”
We are tearing ourselves apart over gender issues, with the result that the problems of boys and men are left untreated.
More than 20% Americans live in a state with access to a medically assisted death.
Some ozone experts seriously doubt the findings.
Bernini created art for 8 different popes. In the process, he helped reinforce and redefine Christianity’s visual culture.
Two types of leaves for two different drastic weather conditions.
An emerging field studies parasites that take over the nervous system of a host.
Catholic sisters outnumber priests and religious on every continent.
Far from being inappropriate, many of the most controversial acceptance speeches highlighted important issues in the film industry.
Modern applications of Stoicism show up in unexpected places, from the latest techniques in psychotherapy to texts on Christian theology.
When Saint Ambrose of Milan was venerated, his life became public property, its meaning expanding with the unique interpretations of each new generation.
To overcome burnout, we need to change how we think about the relationship between dignity and work, argues Jonathan Malesic.
Going door-to-door on All Hallows Eve to beg for ‘soul cakes’?
Searching for happiness in the midst of personal or societal crises are nothing new.