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How We Are and How We Got Here: A Pragmatic History of Western Philosophy

How We Are and How We Got Here: A Pragmatic History of Western Philosophy

A history based on the author’s 20 years of teaching designed to connect with readers to help them understand philosophy and why it matters to them.

2022

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Why I’m on Medium

I’m an intellectual, not an academic; let me explain

Feb 6, 2022

Why I’m on Medium

Feb 6, 2022

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My Boosted Articles

A reference for readers who enjoy high-quality articles dealing with serious topics

Jul 4, 2024

My Boosted Articles

Jul 4, 2024

My Day on a Millionaire’s Yacht

Reflections on a day in the sun

17h ago

My Day on a Millionaire’s Yacht

17h ago

The Empty Gesture of Posting the Ten Commandments

Holy platitudes, Batman!

Nov 2

The Empty Gesture of Posting the Ten Commandments

Nov 2

A Strange Pastime: Killing Cartoon Characters

A $455 billion industry,* and for what?

Oct 27

A Strange Pastime: Killing Cartoon Characters

Oct 27

My Father Died Five Years Ago This Week

I wish I felt sadder about it than I do

Oct 23

My Father Died Five Years Ago This Week

Oct 23

Why Do People Who Do Bad Things Think They’re Doing Good?

. . . and why do they not recognize it?

Oct 17

Why Do People Who Do Bad Things Think They’re Doing Good?

Oct 17

The Medium Article That Got Me a Job

Put yourself out there and unexpected good things happen

Oct 14

The Medium Article That Got Me a Job

Oct 14

Question for My Followers

On what topics would you like me to write?

Oct 13

Question for My Followers

Oct 13

Karl Jaspers’s Blend of Psychology and Existentialist Philosophy

An existentialist view of communicative dialogue

Oct 12

Karl Jaspers’s Blend of Psychology and Existentialist Philosophy

Oct 12

Douglas Giles, PhD

Douglas Giles, PhD

12.6K followers

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Philosopher by trade & temperament, professor for 21 years, bringing philosophy out of its ivory tower and into everyday life. https://dgilesauthor.com/

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