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Douglas Giles, PhD
Douglas Giles, PhD

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My New Book on the History of Western Philosophy

If you like my Medium articles, you will love my book. — I began teaching philosophy in 1998, and I love talking with students and helping them discover new ideas. Several years ago, I gave up on the mass-produced introduction to philosophy textbooks. The offerings from the Big Four educational publishing corporations (Cengage, McGraw Hill, Pearson, and Oxford) are overpriced (I can’t…

Philosophy

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My New Book on the History of Western Philosophy
My New Book on the History of Western Philosophy
Philosophy

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My Medium Stories By Topic

Click on the links to see each list. — My 200+ Medium articles categorized by topic. On Culture On Education On History On Lived Experience On Music On Philosophy On Prejudices On Politics On Travel Thanks for reading. Join Medium with my referral link - Douglas Giles, PhD Read every article from Douglas Giles, PhD (and thousands of other writers on Medium). Your membership fee directly…dgilesphilosopher.medium.com

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My Medium Stories By Topic

Click on the links to see each list.

My 200+ Medium articles categorized by topic.

  • On Culture
  • On Education
  • On History
  • On Lived Experience
  • On Music
  • On Philosophy
  • On Prejudices
  • On Politics
  • On Travel

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The Soul of a Philosopher

A Businessman Reminded Me about the Essence of Philosophy. — Join Medium and read great independent writing As a Medium member, a portion of your membership fee goes to writers you read, and you get full access to every story…dgilesphilosopher.medium.com Philosopher for Hire Every now and then I am contacted by someone who wants to hire me to help them write a paper or book. I’ve had rewarding collaborations over the years, helping people form their ideas and polish their writing, and it’s been a nice income supplement (being a philosophy professor pays…

Philosophy

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The Soul of a Philosopher
The Soul of a Philosopher
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Why I’m on Medium

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. …

Writing

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Why I’m on Medium
Why I’m on Medium
Writing

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Published in Inserting Philosophy

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The Curse of Oak Island and the Templar Myth

Did something happen on Oak Island? Yes. Did the Knights Templar exist? Yes. Were they connected in any way? Uh, no. — I guess I am in a debunking frame of mind lately. The Curse of Oak Island and the Oak Island mystery are not fake. I don’t believe that any artifact that is shown on the show is fake. (Well, except for that Roman sword.) I think every single one is…

History

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The Curse of Oak Island and the Templar Myth
The Curse of Oak Island and the Templar Myth
History

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Published in Inserting Philosophy

·3 days ago

UFOs Are Real, but Our Thinking about Them Is Not Realistic

Can we have an intelligent discussion about UFO phenomena? — What are UFOs? It is a surprisingly emotional subject. A large percentage of people who come across this article will read very little of it, having already assumed their preferred conclusion, and not take seriously the argument I am presenting. I hope that does not include you, dear reader. I…

Philosophy

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UFOs Are Real, but Our Thinking about Them Is Not Realistic
UFOs Are Real, but Our Thinking about Them Is Not Realistic
Philosophy

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Published in Dialogue & Discourse

·Jan 15

Sorry, Veganism Won’t Save the Planet

You can’t stop climate change by blaming the wrong culprit. — Too Lazy; Didn’t Read (TL;DR): Veganism won’t save the planet because it attacks the wrong targets. I recently saw someone describe herself as a “vegan evangelist.” Strange though that label may sound, it appropriately describes the religious fervor of veganism. She said, as do some others, that she was on…

Philosophy

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Sorry, Veganism Won’t Save the Planet
Sorry, Veganism Won’t Save the Planet
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Published in Original Philosophy

·Jan 11

A Discussion on the Topic Of Authenticity

Terry McMullen, host of “What’s the Value?” podcast, interviews me. — Some of the best podcasts are ones made, not by corporations or celebrities, but by real people. One of the best I have found is “What’s the Value?” by Terry McMullen. Terry is a deep thinker who interviews people starting with one simple question — “what’s the value?” What is…

Philosophy

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A Discussion on the Topic Of Authenticity
A Discussion on the Topic Of Authenticity
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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jan 8

What I’ve Learned Searching for Someone to Help Market My Books

Patience, definitely, but also a few things about the industry. — I am a philosophy professor and writer, and so far, I have published five books and many articles. I have spent the last six months researching ways to market myself and my writing, looking to hire someone as a publicist or marketing consultant. I have read countless articles and blog…

Writing

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What I’ve Learned Searching for Someone to Help Market My Books
What I’ve Learned Searching for Someone to Help Market My Books
Writing

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Jan 8

My Book Is the #1 New Release

Bigger than Wittgenstein, baby — How We Are and How We Got Here: A Practical History of Western Philosophy ISBN: 978–1–7358808–8–4. E-book: https://amzn.to/3I42f1S. Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Wz78V9. If you enjoy my philosophy articles on Medium, you will love my book. A fresh and original presentation that is easy for students, instructors, and general readers to use. This well-written, insightful history of philosophy is basic enough to be understood by those with…

Philosophy

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My Book Is the #1 New Release
My Book Is the #1 New Release
Philosophy

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Douglas Giles, PhD

Douglas Giles, PhD

1.6K Followers

Philosophy professor reaching beyond the ivory tower and digging deeper. elmhurst.academia.edu/DouglasGiles, @DGilesPhd, InsertPhilosophyHere.com.

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