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I’m an intellectual, not an academic; let me explain. — I have a friend who teaches languages. She is very, very good at it; so good that the government contracts her to teach some of their people. She could have a job at any number of prestigious universities. …

A little book on a big topic. — I am pleased to announce my just published book, Feminist Philosophy — A Primer. Because society has historically silenced women’s voices, the history of philosophy is dominated by male voices. …

Got GaaS? — Locke’s political philosophy has had a lasting effect on our society. Government at the consent of the governed. It is a principle we assume today and demand. It was not always so. For centuries in the medieval and early modern era the dominant European philosophy of government was the “divine right of kings” — the idea dating back to Augustine that…

An old song speaks of a bygone era. — Often, I wake up with a song playing in my mind. It is probably because I’ve been a DJ for years and music is a part of me. The internal songs are sometimes a message from my subconscious. They can be a reminder of things to think about, hinting at…

There may be a deeper story here. — A little over two months ago, I shared my travails of trying to find a book publicist. I resolved then that despite six months of searching, with patience and persistence, I would win in the end. Having finished my last book, I have had more time to devote to finding…

Read Part 1 Here — In this two-part article, I share a sampling of some philosophers’ critiques of scientism — edited excerpts from my book, How We Are and How We Got Here: A Practical History of Western Philosophy. …

In response to requests from multiple readers. — I have written multiple articles that critique ideologies and point out the dangers of assumptions. …

I prepared this for one of my courses and wanted to share it with my Medium readers. — From my book How We Are and How We Got Here. We Are Beings Who Must Choose and Act Primary to Kierkegaard’s philosophy is the place of the individual. Kierkegaard saw some value in Hegel’s philosophy, but he brought Hegel’s philosophy of progress in consciousness from the level of nations down to the level of the individual. We…