C.M. Black
@foucaultu.bsky.social
Writer of things great and small.
B.A., Philosophy; M.A., Technical Writing
Blog writer for The Philosopher's Shirt
Sometime Goth Auntie
B.A., Philosophy; M.A., Technical Writing
Blog writer for The Philosopher's Shirt
Sometime Goth Auntie
This is relatable. I often feel as though I need to match the wallpaper, so I repaper myself in an attempt to become invisible.
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
This is relatable. I often feel as though I need to match the wallpaper, so I repaper myself in an attempt to become invisible.
I frankly worry about AI from an ethical perspective. The robots eating us, Terminator style, is one thing. But the real questions we should be asking involve the types of people common use of generative AI could turn us into. How will it affect human nature and personhood? And how should we use it?
"Ethical due diligence should become as routine as financial due diligence. Before asking how large a technology might become, we should ask what kind of behaviour it incentivises, what dependencies it creates, and who it leaves behind." #AIEthics
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AI Regulation is Not Enough. We Need AI Morals
"The challenge of our time is to keep moral intelligence in step with machine intelligence."
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November 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I frankly worry about AI from an ethical perspective. The robots eating us, Terminator style, is one thing. But the real questions we should be asking involve the types of people common use of generative AI could turn us into. How will it affect human nature and personhood? And how should we use it?
I spent yesterday visiting Biltmore Estate. While it was one heck of a house, I felt a little haunted afterward. The Gilded Age excess of this largest house in the United States struck me as incredibly tasteless, as well as its pretensions to turning the Vanderbilt family into American aristocracy.
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I spent yesterday visiting Biltmore Estate. While it was one heck of a house, I felt a little haunted afterward. The Gilded Age excess of this largest house in the United States struck me as incredibly tasteless, as well as its pretensions to turning the Vanderbilt family into American aristocracy.
This curmudgeon hasn't posted in a while because I am on vacation. Sooooon.
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This curmudgeon hasn't posted in a while because I am on vacation. Sooooon.
The early manuscripts are some of the best work, some of the most hopeful ideas on the nature of humanity.
Your Sunday read:
"Marx's Ethical Vision"
Vanessa Wills explores the moral heart of Marxism to reveal a deep ethical vision gounded in freedom, creativity and collective self-determination. Revolution is an effort to shape a just society.
#Philosophy #Marx
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"Marx's Ethical Vision"
Vanessa Wills explores the moral heart of Marxism to reveal a deep ethical vision gounded in freedom, creativity and collective self-determination. Revolution is an effort to shape a just society.
#Philosophy #Marx
www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/marx-s-...
Marx’s Ethical Vision
In this conversation, Vanessa Wills explores the moral heart of Marxism. Challenging the view of Marx as a cold materialist, Wills reveals his deep ethical vision, one that is grounded in freedom, cre...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The early manuscripts are some of the best work, some of the most hopeful ideas on the nature of humanity.
My employer, The Philosopher's Shirt, is gearing up for the holidays. One of my favorite of their designs is the topic in the newest post. Let's look at the nature of love in this holiday whammy. #philsky
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We Are the Meme: A Christmas Whammy on the Nature of Love
We discuss classical philosophy's definitions of love in our homage to a holiday classic about love, loss, and "Last Christmas."
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November 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
My employer, The Philosopher's Shirt, is gearing up for the holidays. One of my favorite of their designs is the topic in the newest post. Let's look at the nature of love in this holiday whammy. #philsky
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November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
An interesting update.
Prayer's effects on health have been studied many times.
Small studies initially reported some benefit, but more rigorous studies found null or even harmful effects.
In sum, prayer seemed ineffective, recommending focus on more promising interventions: doi.org/10.1002/1465...
Small studies initially reported some benefit, but more rigorous studies found null or even harmful effects.
In sum, prayer seemed ineffective, recommending focus on more promising interventions: doi.org/10.1002/1465...
November 4, 2025 at 4:53 AM
An interesting update.
If you feel called, answer the call. I don't remotely do anything related to philsci, but if you do, here's a chance!
Call for Papers!
We invite submissions for the upcoming workshop, Social Ontology and Empirical Inquiry: Conflicts and Connections (April 11-12, 2026).
Deadline: January 15th
Details: https://ow.ly/zOr550X9T2n
#PhilosophyOfScience #CallForPapers
We invite submissions for the upcoming workshop, Social Ontology and Empirical Inquiry: Conflicts and Connections (April 11-12, 2026).
Deadline: January 15th
Details: https://ow.ly/zOr550X9T2n
#PhilosophyOfScience #CallForPapers
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 AM
If you feel called, answer the call. I don't remotely do anything related to philsci, but if you do, here's a chance!
Definitely worth a repost. Women philosophers exist and are worthy of study equal to their male counterparts.
ICYMI: "On the Marginalisation of Women in #Philosophy and #Science"
Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, & Jennifer Park on the importance of recovering women's work, stereotypes, myth of gendered ways of thinking, and who else was overlooked.
#Feminism
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Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, & Jennifer Park on the importance of recovering women's work, stereotypes, myth of gendered ways of thinking, and who else was overlooked.
#Feminism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTK8...
On the Marginalisation of Women in Philosophy and Science: A. Donald, F. Peacock, J. Park & P. West
YouTube video by The Philosopher
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November 4, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Definitely worth a repost. Women philosophers exist and are worthy of study equal to their male counterparts.
Reposted by C.M. Black
ICYMI: "On the Marginalisation of Women in #Philosophy and #Science"
Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, & Jennifer Park on the importance of recovering women's work, stereotypes, myth of gendered ways of thinking, and who else was overlooked.
#Feminism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTK8...
Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, & Jennifer Park on the importance of recovering women's work, stereotypes, myth of gendered ways of thinking, and who else was overlooked.
#Feminism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTK8...
On the Marginalisation of Women in Philosophy and Science: A. Donald, F. Peacock, J. Park & P. West
YouTube video by The Philosopher
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
ICYMI: "On the Marginalisation of Women in #Philosophy and #Science"
Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, & Jennifer Park on the importance of recovering women's work, stereotypes, myth of gendered ways of thinking, and who else was overlooked.
#Feminism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTK8...
Athene Donald, Francesca Peacock, & Jennifer Park on the importance of recovering women's work, stereotypes, myth of gendered ways of thinking, and who else was overlooked.
#Feminism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTK8...
Please consider all food pantry donations near you this year. If you have more, give some for others.
Got an email sent to all faculty and staff telling us our campus food pantry was nearly empty. The number of students using it has doubled this year. Take that in. They asked us to donate, and I did. Easily the saddest email I've received at work. How is your campus food pantry doing? #AcademicSky
November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Please consider all food pantry donations near you this year. If you have more, give some for others.
Proud to share my Halloween post for The Philosopher's Shirt, discussing Nagel's famous "Bat" article. One of the more interesting analytic works, IMO. #philsky
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Release the Bats!: Thomas Nagel's Subjectivity of Experience
We discuss Thomas Nagel's article "What Is It Like to Be a Bat?" and how far we can extend our human knowledge when it comes to our subjective experience.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Proud to share my Halloween post for The Philosopher's Shirt, discussing Nagel's famous "Bat" article. One of the more interesting analytic works, IMO. #philsky
the-philosophers-shirt.com/blogs/philos...
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I am getting started on the (possibly last?) round of applications for philosophy PhD programs. I've applied two times before, over the past 15+ years. I now have the opportunity and CV to make myself a competitive candidate. At 40, I am older, but I have to do this or I will regret it. #philsky
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I am getting started on the (possibly last?) round of applications for philosophy PhD programs. I've applied two times before, over the past 15+ years. I now have the opportunity and CV to make myself a competitive candidate. At 40, I am older, but I have to do this or I will regret it. #philsky
In addition, I would like to invite you to read my newest article at The Philosopher's Shirt, on Friedrich Nietzsche's Birth of Tragedy. I used that text for my first published academic article, so it has a place in my heart. #philsky
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The Birth of Nietzsche from the Spirit of Philosophy
We discover Friedrich Nietzsche's ideas on aesthetics in one of his works, discussing two forms of art and beauty, and how they combine to create tragedy.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In addition, I would like to invite you to read my newest article at The Philosopher's Shirt, on Friedrich Nietzsche's Birth of Tragedy. I used that text for my first published academic article, so it has a place in my heart. #philsky
the-philosophers-shirt.com/blogs/philos...
the-philosophers-shirt.com/blogs/philos...
I have ended my Substack hiatus and my new self reflective essay is up. I keep all Substacks free for everyone. Check it out here:
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October
Vision Video and the difference a year can make
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October 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I have ended my Substack hiatus and my new self reflective essay is up. I keep all Substacks free for everyone. Check it out here:
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I'd like to take a moment to mention something about an article I shared, that I wrote RE: Madness & Civ.
I have never and would never deny the existence of mental disorders. I have struggled as someone with bipolar for all 40 years of my life. I am, in many respects, disabled.
I have never and would never deny the existence of mental disorders. I have struggled as someone with bipolar for all 40 years of my life. I am, in many respects, disabled.
October 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I'd like to take a moment to mention something about an article I shared, that I wrote RE: Madness & Civ.
I have never and would never deny the existence of mental disorders. I have struggled as someone with bipolar for all 40 years of my life. I am, in many respects, disabled.
I have never and would never deny the existence of mental disorders. I have struggled as someone with bipolar for all 40 years of my life. I am, in many respects, disabled.
PS: On Michel Foucault's birthday, here is my fresh article about Madness and Civilization. If you read one thing I've written, please let it be this. #philsky the-philosophers-shirt.com/blogs/philos...
Madness and Civilization: The Stigma of the Hospital
We discuss Michel Foucault's criticisms of institutionalization and its relation to how society sees mentally ill people.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
PS: On Michel Foucault's birthday, here is my fresh article about Madness and Civilization. If you read one thing I've written, please let it be this. #philsky the-philosophers-shirt.com/blogs/philos...
It is Michel Foucault's birthday today. I did a lot of research on Foucault recently for an upcoming blog article (coming today!) for The Philosopher's Shirt. It's interesting to see him as one of the last of the rockstar philosophers of the 20th century.
October 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It is Michel Foucault's birthday today. I did a lot of research on Foucault recently for an upcoming blog article (coming today!) for The Philosopher's Shirt. It's interesting to see him as one of the last of the rockstar philosophers of the 20th century.
I think women know horror well. The female body is a haunted house of its own, with expectations attached to its dark, foreboding rooms. Sometimes, it houses life, sometimes blood and pain. Horror can be as simple as aging or looking in the mirror.
October 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I think women know horror well. The female body is a haunted house of its own, with expectations attached to its dark, foreboding rooms. Sometimes, it houses life, sometimes blood and pain. Horror can be as simple as aging or looking in the mirror.
Today is Hannah Arendt's birthday. The first article I wrote for The Philosopher's Shirt was about her concept of the "banality of evil," and the movie/musical/movie, "The Producers." Take a moment to read it today and reflect on your own power.
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How to Laugh Evil in the Face--with Philosophy!
With the U.S. elections finally decided, we've become unnerved. Times seem more uncertain than ever. Some of us are genuinely afraid for our future, for our friends, and for ourselves. And this is leg...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Today is Hannah Arendt's birthday. The first article I wrote for The Philosopher's Shirt was about her concept of the "banality of evil," and the movie/musical/movie, "The Producers." Take a moment to read it today and reflect on your own power.
the-philosophers-shirt.com/blogs/philos...
the-philosophers-shirt.com/blogs/philos...
This sounds incredibly good. Reading about power structures like this in Foucault helped cement some of my ideas, as well as The New Jim Crow. This is on my list.
Rethink the philosophy of police power with @melaynakay.bsky.social's 'A Philosophical History of Police Power'.
"Goes a long way toward opening our eyes to what the police really are." (Crime Media Culture)
➡️ Now in paperback!
Order: https://bit.ly/3W2OK8E
Preview: https://bit.ly/4okTH8U
#philsky
"Goes a long way toward opening our eyes to what the police really are." (Crime Media Culture)
➡️ Now in paperback!
Order: https://bit.ly/3W2OK8E
Preview: https://bit.ly/4okTH8U
#philsky
October 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This sounds incredibly good. Reading about power structures like this in Foucault helped cement some of my ideas, as well as The New Jim Crow. This is on my list.
Spooky books must be shared! And yay for feminism!
Feeling ghoulish? We have an expertly curated reading list for you! Mhairie and @sadiehartmann.bsky.social herself, share some of their horror book recommendations, using the format and trope categories from Sadie’s new book, Feral and Hysterical.
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Book Recommendations with Mother Horror
Feeling ghoulish? We have an expertly curated reading list for you! Mhairie and Mother Horror herself, Sadie Hartmann, share some of their horror book
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October 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Spooky books must be shared! And yay for feminism!