Socrates never wrote anything down because he found writing to be inferior to dialogue as a method of inquiry. That's kind of a problem if we're to evaluate his ideas.

Atheism has been called many things over the years. Is it a cult, and what is a cult anyway?

You might think conspiracies that say everything that happens is caused by a group of the powerful are a modern phenomenon. Karl Popper says they are two thousand years old.

Sometimes conspiracy theories turn out to be true, like the one about how the CIA tried to use LSD to find a mind-control drug.

Kakistocracy is rule by the worst, but who are the worst? A better question, how do we know?

Does everybody really need to work? What three philosophers have to say about our dedication to finding everybody a job.

Want to improve your business? Hire a philosopher.

Is April the cruelest month? What did T.S. Eliot mean by that?

Does your kid ask “Why” all the time? Do you want to help them search for answers to the big questions but don't know how? Here are a few ways to encourage your little philosopher.

Sibling rivalries can lead to some impressive moments in history, how did these seven sets of siblings do?

One of the tangible benefits of religion is the community it can foster. What happens when those social connections start to decay?

We often bicker and argue over what our national heroes believed in. Why did Dr. King believe in moving towards socialism?

The history of April Fools' Day is long and glorious. We've got seven of the best pranks of all time for you here.

What is the American Dream? The ever-changing definition of it might surprise you nearly as much as what it used to mean.

The idea of self-actualization can seem like new-age woo. Where's the science behind it?

Always wanted to trip but don't want to risk brain damage? We might have a solution for you.

Einstein didn't like the schools he went to, how would he improve them?

Self-actualization is a great goal, but how easy is it to actually reach?

The history of women being elected to offices of supreme power is short. Here are 10 women who have made the most of that time.

People have debated what justice is exactly for the last 3,000 years. How have our ideas changed in that time?