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When Mary Wollstonecraft Read John Locke

The pioneering feminist was a keen student of the classical liberal theorist.

Reason · Oct 29

Quote of the day by Carl Jung: "The psyche has two important conditions: one is the environmental influence, and the other is..." — Life lessons on identity, self-awareness, personal growth, and how understanding your innate traits unlocks true potential by the pioneering Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology

Today's Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: Carl Jung’s famous quote highlights that human psychology is formed through a dual relationship between environmental factors and innate genetic inheritance. Rejecting the classictabula rasa(clean slate) philosophy, Jung argues that every individual enters the world with a distinct psychological architecture present from…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Quote of the Day by Kobe Bryant: "A lot of people say they want to be great, but they’re not willing to..." American footballer's powerful life lesson on success, discipline and chasing your biggest dreams

Quote of the Day: Kobe Bryant's quote "A lot of people say they want to be great, but they’re not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness" highlights the need for sacrifice to achieve greatness. Ambition alone is insufficient without dedicated effort and discipline and the quote of…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Natural Property Rights: A Volokh Conspiracy Preview

An overview. (Or, what you can learn about property from John Locke and Monty Python's Flying Circus.)

Reason · Aug 18, 2025

Lost Stars Then Vs. Now: Who Left Hollywood, Who Took Over Marvel, And Who Raised Chickens

Remember Lost? That early-2000s TV show about a plane crash on a remote island cloaked by a mysterious force field, hidden from every map?

Bored Panda · Jul 24, 2025

What the Declaration of Independence Said and Meant

It officially adopted the American Theory of Government: First Come Rights; Then Comes Government to Secure These Rights.

Reason · Jul 4, 2025

Are we moral blank slates at birth? A new study offers some clues

What does a baby know about right and wrong? A foundational finding in moral psychology suggested that even infants have a moral sense, preferring “helpers” over “hinderers” before uttering their first word. Now, nearly 20 years later, a study that tried to replicate these findings calls this result into question.

The Conversation · Dec 23, 2024

Rare book with handwritten notes by Adam Smith to go on display

An annotated volume, part of the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher’s library, is being displayed in his home town of Kirkcaldy, Fife.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

The government has withdrawn its misinformation bill. A philosopher explains why regulating speech is an ethical minefield

Misinformation and disinformation are major concerns worldwide. The federal government’s misinformation bill aimed to respond to the threats posed by false, misleading and harmful information. The bill met strong opposition in the senate and has just been withdrawn.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024

Pro Philosopher 2 is Ace Attorney for our stupid election season, and it really did make me feel better

What I learned from a visual novel about debating undead philosophers.

PC Gamer · Nov 4, 2024