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What Is It Like to Be a Philosopher?
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Creating interviews with philosophers & editor of Too Weird To Believe, Too Plausible To Deny. Order on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/9YRT8DL
Would you plug into machine that simulates perfect life? NO! When told they’re already plugged in, half stay-when reality looks worse, almost everyone does. We don’t value reality. Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny. Link in bio #philosophy #simulation #reality
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If u bought book have something nice to say give good amazon review! Don't like PM me lol! Will regret not buying. If u teach philosophy best intro book ever. If u r into philosophy it'll make you reconsider some ideas u consider nutty. Aren't interested it'll make u interested.
November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Philosophy anthology that interrogates common sense & tradition (link in bio) transcends time, geography, politics, & even methodology. It's a diverse mix of philosophers who disagree, all presenting serious challenges to the status quo, united by respect for strong arguments...
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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We blame. We praise. We punish. Neil Levy says we shouldn't.
📘 Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny
🔗 Link in bio
#philosophy #freewill #morality #justice #luck
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A firefighter rushes into a burning building — but what if the firefighter couldn’t have done otherwise?
Michael McKenna says the firefighter is still free. Free without alternatives.
Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny.
Link in bio.
#philosophy #freewill #freedom #psychology #metaphysics
November 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Only the present is real? Heather Dyke argues physics & philosophy show past and future exist too. We move forward, spacetime doesn't budge.⏱Read “The Past and Future Are as Real as Now” in Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny! Links below👇 #philosophy #time #relativity
October 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Ready do have your mind blown? 🤯 This book edited by
me, Clifford Sosis, features 29 chapters of mind-bending philosophical ideas that challenge everything you think you know, from some of the top philosophers alive today.

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October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New Shaun Gallagher interview out! www.whatisitliketobeaphilosopher.com
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October 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Read “Ignorance Is the Foundation of Justice” in Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny!

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#philosophy #justice #ethics
October 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We treat private ownership as sacred — as if it is natural and moral. Philosopher Christine Sypnowich argues that’s a mistake. Read her chapter “Your Property Isn’t Really Yours” in Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny!
October 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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New in-depth autobiographical interview with Shaun Gallagher! Want to read? Become supporter on patreon.com/whatisitlike.... You'll get 1) a supporter credit on the site, 2) a monthly newsletter, 3) many chances to nominate and vote on who I interview, 4) early access to interviews!
October 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A moment. What Does It All Mean? was the text we used in my undergrad intro course at Ithaca College 25 years ago.
October 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
even a philosopher could pick up if they wanted an entry point into a philosophical issue they are unfamiliar with. So I put this thing together with the help of some of the most awesome philosophers on the planet.

I hope you like it.
October 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Your favorite example of a philosophical Booyah/Boonah?
October 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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