Phil Oliver
@osopher.bsky.social
Philosophy prof in middle TN, Anglophile, bibliophile, pragmatic pluralist, peripatetic. “Solvitur ambulando” (w/dogs). William James Society (wjsociety.org) President. Deleted Twitter, quit IG & Threads. Here now.
Percy Warner Park, Nashville 11.16.25
November 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Percy Warner Park, Nashville 11.16.25
A gift from the bride. Priceless.
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A gift from the bride. Priceless.
Younger Daughter’s wedding was picture-perfect, with wonderful weather after a stormy day and before a cold one. My reception toast channeled “my philosophical muse” on the art of knowing what to overlook. Hope they’ll never overlook the glory of love for a “fellow bird”…
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Younger Daughter’s wedding was picture-perfect, with wonderful weather after a stormy day and before a cold one. My reception toast channeled “my philosophical muse” on the art of knowing what to overlook. Hope they’ll never overlook the glory of love for a “fellow bird”…
The author agreed that Jimmy would like my hat.
October 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The author agreed that Jimmy would like my hat.
There was something sweet about having the No Kings protesters parade by as I waited to get my Jimmy Carter book signed.
October 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
There was something sweet about having the No Kings protesters parade by as I waited to get my Jimmy Carter book signed.
Excellent Lyceum address from Megan Craig, on staying human(e) and present in the face of mortality. #mtsu #AppliedPhilosophyLyceum
September 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Excellent Lyceum address from Megan Craig, on staying human(e) and present in the face of mortality. #mtsu #AppliedPhilosophyLyceum
Megan Craig (Stony Brook University) is MTSU's Applied Philosophy Lyceum speaker Friday...
RELATION AND RUPTURE
AT THE END OF LIFE
Friday, September 26, 2025 • 5 p.m.
College of Education, Room 164
Middle Tennessee State University
philoshap2.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-co...
RELATION AND RUPTURE
AT THE END OF LIFE
Friday, September 26, 2025 • 5 p.m.
College of Education, Room 164
Middle Tennessee State University
philoshap2.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-co...
September 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Megan Craig (Stony Brook University) is MTSU's Applied Philosophy Lyceum speaker Friday...
RELATION AND RUPTURE
AT THE END OF LIFE
Friday, September 26, 2025 • 5 p.m.
College of Education, Room 164
Middle Tennessee State University
philoshap2.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-co...
RELATION AND RUPTURE
AT THE END OF LIFE
Friday, September 26, 2025 • 5 p.m.
College of Education, Room 164
Middle Tennessee State University
philoshap2.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-co...
It’s been a lovely retreat here at the Doghouse. But all good things etc.
August 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
It’s been a lovely retreat here at the Doghouse. But all good things etc.
Added a colorful & hopeful new freedom flag today ☀️
July 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Added a colorful & hopeful new freedom flag today ☀️
Tybee Island pier, June ‘22
June 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Tybee Island pier, June ‘22
First thing I saw from my bedroom window this morning. Another good reason to wake early.
June 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
First thing I saw from my bedroom window this morning. Another good reason to wake early.
Scenes from last week’s Berkshires holiday
June 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Scenes from last week’s Berkshires holiday
Yesterday we ascended Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts. Today we fly home, renewed by our holiday and resolved to resist the pathetic little aspiring autocrats who wouldn’t recognize an elevated perspective if it bit them. And it will.
June 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Yesterday we ascended Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts. Today we fly home, renewed by our holiday and resolved to resist the pathetic little aspiring autocrats who wouldn’t recognize an elevated perspective if it bit them. And it will.
It was her “modest” commentary on Victorian excess. She frequently entertained Henry James, during her decade there before she decamped to Paris in 1911.
June 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
It was her “modest” commentary on Victorian excess. She frequently entertained Henry James, during her decade there before she decamped to Paris in 1911.
The Mount, Edith Wharton’s “cottage”
June 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The Mount, Edith Wharton’s “cottage”
Cheshire MA. Enjoying our Berkshires holiday. Williamstown, Lenox, Pittsfield, Dalton, …
June 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Cheshire MA. Enjoying our Berkshires holiday. Williamstown, Lenox, Pittsfield, Dalton, …
Nice view of the Hoosic River and Ashuwillticook* Rail Trail from our rental in the Berkshires, and nice find on the shelf. (*”pleasant river between the hills”)
June 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Nice view of the Hoosic River and Ashuwillticook* Rail Trail from our rental in the Berkshires, and nice find on the shelf. (*”pleasant river between the hills”)