Philosophy Now

Philosophy Now is a magazine for everyone interested in ideas. It isn't afraid to tackle all the major questions of life, the universe and everything. It tries to corrupt innocent citizens by convincing them that philosophy can be exciting, worthwhile and comprehensible, and also to provide some light and enjoyable reading matter for those already ensnared by the muse, such as philosophy students and academics. It contains articles on all aspects of philosophy, plus book reviews, film reviews, news, cartoons, and the occasional short story.

The Search for Meaning

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News

Philosophy Shorts

Philosophers Exploring The Good Life • Jim Mepham quests with philosophers to discover what makes a life good.

The Present Is Not All There Is To Happiness • Rob Glacier says don’t just live in the now.

What Is Life Worth? • Michael Allen Fox wonders whether life really is ‘a precious gift’.

A Philosopher’s Life

Frankl & Sartre in Search of Meaning • Georgia Arkell compares logotherapy and atheistic existentialism.

Finding Meaning in Suffering • Patrick Testa on the extraordinary hope offered by Viktor Frankl.

Simon & Finn

Significance • Ruben David Azevedo tells us why, in a limitless universe, we’re not insignificant.

From Postmodernism to Metamodernism • Christina Aziz asks whether metanarratives still matter, and if so, how.

Philosophical Haiku Noam Chomsky (1928–) • A finite wellspring Native to the human mind: Boundless potential.

Abelard & Carneades Yes & No • Frank Breslin says ‘yes and no’ to presenting both sides of an argument.

Reality, Humanity & AI • Nafees Malik surveys our quest for truth, and asks if AI can help us discover more.

Is Driving Fossil-Fuelled Cars Immoral? • Rufus Duits asks when we can justify driving our carbon contributors.

Daniel C. Dennett (1942-2024) • Dan Hutto bids farewell to a friendly giant of philosophy.

Three Types of Philosophy Text • Massimo Pigliucci organizes his library.

EXISTENTIAL COMICS • A comic by Corey Mohler about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world.

Luce Irigaray

Letters

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Books • Théo Blanc draws on recent French philosophy to explore an idea of culture in crisis, while Scott Parker reads a graphic novel version of Sophie’s World.

Sophie’s World: A Graphic Novel, Vincent Zabus & Nicoby

The Exorcist: Believer • Susan Hopkins is horrified, but in a thoughtful way.

Does the Cosmos Have a Purpose? • Raymond Tallis argues intently against universal intention.

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Back Issues & Digital Editions

Heraclitus (c.500 BC) • Harry Keith lets flow a stream of ideas about permanence and change.

The Two Dennises • Hannah Mortimer observes a close encounter of the same kind.