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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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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social · Apr 10
Now over 200 essays!
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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
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New!

"Avicenna’s ‘Proof’ for the Existence of God" by Farbod Akhlaghi

#avicenna #IslamicPhilosophy #philosophyofreligion #God #islam #theism

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Avicenna’s ‘Proof’ for the Existence of God - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
This essay presents and explains what’s called Avicenna’s ‘proof’ for the existence of God. It is likely the most influential argument in the history of philosophy in the Islamic world.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Our essay on stoicism, "Stoicism: Finding Happiness in What’s Under Your Control," by Matthew Pianalto is now available in Korean!

doingphilosophy.kr/stoicism/
스토아 철학: 통제할 수 있는 것에서 행복 찾기 – Matthew Pianalto - Doing Philosophy
세상일은 항상 우리가 원하는 대로만 되지는 않는다. 사람들은 우리를 실망시키고 짜증나게 한다. 우리는 자기 자신에게 실망하기도 한다. 병에 걸리거나 직장에서 해고당하기도 한다. 결혼식 날에 비가 올 수도 있다. 이런 일들은 우리를 괴롭힌다. 우리는 화가 나거나, 슬프거나, 두려워질 수 있다. 우리를 괴롭히는 일들은 대개 우리가 통제할 수 없는 것들이다. 스...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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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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We have a new essay!

"Ecstatic Experiences: The Philosophy of ‘Losing Yourself’" by Matthew Sanderson

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#ecstatic #ecstasy #loseyourself
Ecstatic Experiences: The Philosophy of ‘Losing Yourself’ - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
"Ecstatic experiences” are when we seem to joyfully “lose” or transcend or go beyond ourselves. This essay introduces some philosophical issues about ecstatic experiences.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:12 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
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We noticed that our "What is philosophy?" essay has been translated to the Azerbaijani language:

#Azerbaijani #Azerbaijan

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Fəlsəfə Nədir? – سایت در حال آماده‌سازی است | Sayt hazırlanmaqdadır | anlaam.com
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October 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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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
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We have a new essay!

"Teleological Explanations: Purposes, Functions, and Goals in Biology" by Michael Zerella

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#Teleology #teleological #biology #philosophy #philosophyofbiology
Teleological Explanations: Purposes, Functions, and Goals in Biology - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
When we talk about living things, we often describe their parts as if they have purposes or goals or functions. Explanations like these are called teleological: they explain biological features in ter...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Which of our essays on topics in ethics are most relevant to the ethical issues of today? Why?

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#ethics #philosophy #criticalthinking #education #ethical #moral #justice
Ethics - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
Below are essays on: contemporary moral issues and topics in applied or practical ethics; ethical theories or explanations for what, in general, makes wrong actions wrong and makes permissible actions...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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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

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#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
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Have you seen the many amazing videos of many of our essays? They are here; check them out!

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#philosophy #ethics #logic #criticalthinking #teaching #education #learning
Videos - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
Some of our essays are available as video presentations, and now all our essays are available in audio format also. Also available as a YouTube playlist. What is Philosophy? by Thomas Metcalf “I think, therefore I am”: Descartes on the Foundations of Knowledge by Charles Miceli Aristotle’s Defense of Slavery by Dan Lowe Marx’s Conception of Alienation by Dan
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October 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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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
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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:

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October 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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We have a new essay!

"Friedrich Nietzsche on Tragedy: Why Do We Like Tragic Art?" by Matthew Sanderson

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#Nietzsche #tragedy #dionysus #art #philosophy
Friedrich Nietzsche on Tragedy: Why Do We Like Tragic Art? - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
Tragic art is creative work that depicts the painful and catastrophic aspects of life. This essay summarizes German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s (1844-1900) theory of why we enjoy tragic art.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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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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New!

"Theism and Atheism: Reasons for Belief and Disbelief" by Tom Metcalf

1000wordphilosophy.com/2025/09/27/t...

#theism #atheism #theist #atheist #religion #philosophy
Theism and Atheism: Reasons for Belief and Disbelief - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
This essay provides an overview of these various types of reasons for affirming theism or atheism.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:27 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
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"Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist" by Nathan Nobis

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#atheist #atheism #religion #secularism #theism #theist
September 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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
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New!

"Atheism: Believing God Does Not Exist" by Nathan Nobis

#atheism #atheist #theism #theist #religion #philosophy

1000wordphilosophy.com/2025/09/21/a...
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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September 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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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