Indoctrination: What is it to Indoctrinate Someone?

16 January 202226 March 2022 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 11 Comments

An introduction to the concept of indoctrination or what it is to indoctrinate someone, and whether that's problematic or bad or not.

Critical Thinking: What is it to be a Critical Thinker?

Know the Facts: A WPA (Works Progress Administration, part of the New Deal) poster, imploring the public to develop critical thinking skills. Circa late 1930-early 1940s.

28 September 202126 March 2022 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 4 Comments

An introduction to the theory and practice of critical thinking: what is it to be a critical thinker?

African American Existentialism: DuBois, Locke, Thurman, and King

W.E.B. DuBois, Alain Locke, Howard Thurman, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

16 February 202128 March 2022 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 2 Comments

An introduction to African American Existentialism and the thought of DuBois, Locke, Thurman, and King.

What is Philosophy?

10 October 202025 January 2022 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 2 Comments

Author: Thomas Metcalf Category: Metaphilosophy Word count: 1000 Listen here If you’ve ever wondered whether God exists, whether life has purpose, whether beauty is in the eye of the beholder, what makes actions right or wrong, or whether a law is fair or just, then you’ve thought about philosophy. And these are just a few … Continue reading What is Philosophy?

Philosophical Inquiry in Childhood

14 July 201821 April 2021 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 1 Comment

Author: Jana Mohr Lone Category: Philosophy of Education Word Count: 994 What does it mean to be normal? Why am I here? What makes someone love you? Can you think and feel at the same time? Are numbers real? How do I know the right thing to do? Children begin speculating about philosophical questions early in … Continue reading Philosophical Inquiry in Childhood

Ethics and “Extra Credit”

25 February 201811 February 2022 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 3 Comments

Author: Nathan Nobis Category: Ethics, Philosophy of Education Word count: 995 Listen here Grades on assignments and tests are reliable, yet imperfect, indicators of students’ knowledge and understanding of a subject matter. Overall course grades are also often influenced by students’ complying with class procedures: e.g., if attendance and participation are required, then students who … Continue reading Ethics and “Extra Credit”