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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology is an ever-growing set of over 200 original 1000-word essays on philosophical questions, theories, figures, and arguments. www.1000WordPhilosophy.com
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Thanks to the Daily Nous for sharing our most recent essay, "Avicenna’s ‘Proof’ for the Existence of God" by Farbod Akhlaghi!
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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✨ New research from the Department.

"Avicenna’s ‘Proof’ for the Existence of God" by Dr @farbod-a.bsky.social, published in @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social, November 2025.

Read it here ⬇️
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November 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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❓Does God’s existence follow from the fact that something exists?

The great Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sīnā) thought so. In 999 words, I explain why here!

I hope students and teachers of the phil. of religion, history of phil., or metaphysics might find this helpful. So please do share!
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Thanks to the @DailyNous.com for sharing our most recent essay "Ecstatic Experiences: The Philosophy of ‘Losing Yourself’" by Matthew Sanderson!
November 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Wondering where @storyphi.bsky.social has been? We've been busy recording, working, parenting, procrastinating, taking naps, and getting ready for a late fall comeback. Look for episode 03 with Eva Dadlez, coming in November. —with @chelseaharamia.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We noticed that our "What is philosophy?" essay has been translated to the Azerbaijani language:

#Azerbaijani #Azerbaijan

anlaam.com/2-3/
Fəlsəfə Nədir? – سایت در حال آماده‌سازی است | Sayt hazırlanmaqdadır | anlaam.com
anlaam.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Thanks to the @dailynous.com for sharing our most recent essay, "Teleological Explanations: Purposes, Functions, and Goals in Biology" by Michael Zerella.
October 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
There are many questions about #theism and #atheism. See our recent essays on the arguments for both types of perspectives.

Theism and Atheism: Reasons for Belief and Disbelief

Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist

1000wordphilosophy.com/2025/09/21/a...

#religion #secular #God #atheist
Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
This essay introduces some of the core philosophical issues about atheism: what it is, how and why people accept atheism, and the relationships between atheism and meaning in life and ethics.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Thanks to the Daily Nous for sharing our most recent essay "Friedrich Nietzsche on Tragedy: Why Do We Like Tragic Art?" by Matthew Sanderson!
October 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Our most popular essays this month! Check them out!

Share any of them, please!

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#philosophy #ethics #teaching #education #learning
October 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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This covers #Nietzsche's early take on tragedy, not how it developed into an even more intriguing perspective in the late works:

philpapers.org/rec/HUDNA-2

plato.stanford.edu/entries/niet...

An especially good recent paper, imho:

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
October 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thanks to the @dailynous.com for sharing our most recent essay, "Theism and Atheism: Reasons for Belief and Disbelief" by Tom Metcalf.
September 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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“We got so lucky to follow such an inspiring group of students. Their journey is an excellent snapshot of how rewarding the ethics bowl experience can be.”
New Film Captures the Value and Excitement of Ethics Bowl - Daily Nous
The Bowl is a new documentary that follows a team of six girls and their teacher as they prepare for and compete in the National High School Ethics Bowl---and you may be able to arrange an interactive screening of it in your town. . Created by documentary filmmaker Eli Yetter-Bowman of Ethereal Films, The Bowl aims
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September 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist" by Nathan Nobis

1000wordphilosophy.com/2025/09/21/a...

#atheist #atheism #religion #secularism #theism #theist
September 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thanks to the Daily Nous for sharing our most recent essay:

Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist by Nathan Nobis
September 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Has anyone done anything wrong lately?

To many, clearly, yes!

What are some of the most influential explanations of what makes wrong actions wrong?

#ethics #philosophy #wrong #justice #injustice

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Topical Units - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
Below are units of our essays on topics of timely and timeless interest. Critical Thinking and Arguments Justice Government The Law Conspiracy Theories Knowledge Indoctrination Free Speech Expertise D...
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September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM