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You are the river: An interview with Ken Wilber: The integral philosopher explains the difference between religion, New Age fads and the ultimate reality that traditional science can't touch.; By Steve Paulson Apr 28, 2008
America's first Me Generation: Did Emerson and the American transcendentalists transform society or merely sow the seeds of American individualism?; By Laura Miller Dec 19, 2007
What is the meaning of life?: Terry Eagleton, the man who introduced millions to literary theory, tells us why George Bush is the ultimate postmodernist, how torture is wrong, and what "meaning" really means.; By Laura Miller Jun 14, 2007
I dream of living a heroic life but I fear I'm just mediocre: What can I do to realize my fantasies? Do I have any free will at all?; By Cary Tennis Apr 19, 2007
I got pregnant with Plan B -- now I need a Plan C!: We want kids but we're not sure we're ready yet -- should we go for it, or abort?; By Cary Tennis Mar 14, 2007
"The End of Mr. Y": Scarlett Thomas' novel dabbles in Derrida and Darwin, but her story of a screwed-up grad student obsessed with a cursed book never gets bogged down.; By Laura Miller Jan 18, 2007
Why does misery love company?: I feel better when I read about other people's problems. Why is that?; By Cary Tennis Jan 2, 2007
Everybody loves Spinoza: Atheist Jew, champion of modernism, and kind and sociable man, the 17th century lens grinder who was "drunk on God" continues to win hearts and minds with his breathtaking philosophical vision.; By Laura Miller May 17, 2006
Weird science: Are we descendants of clay? Is rock slime related to Grandpa? A fantastic new book tours the competing theories of how life on Earth began 4 billion years ago.; By Andrew O'Hehir Oct 31, 2005
The whole truth: Red and blue staters fight over religion, moral values and the culture. But philosopher Simon Blackburn sees something deeper -- a war over the very nature of truth.; By Andrew O'Hehir Aug 31, 2005
A wrinkle in time: I'm pushing 30, and my face is showing some new, not entirely welcome, lines. My skin care regimen may not turn back the clock, but it does make me glow.; By Hillary Frey Jun 22, 2005
The summit of Mount Stephenson: Neal Stephenson's sprawling, intricate "System of the World" caps a vast trilogy of historical and philosophical splendors.; By Andrew Leonard Sep 22, 2004
"The Matrix and Philosophy" by William Irwin, ed.: Philosophers tackle the mind-bending questions posed by the science-fiction hit "The Matrix," and come up with some surprisingly deep thoughts.; By Laura Miller Dec 4, 2002
The Meaning of Life 101: Two authors explain philosophy's mysteries to the layman, but which book is better?; By Laura Miller Mar 23, 2001
Being Martin Heidegger: His new translator tells you what you need to know about the philosopher -- and why you need to know it.; By Ralph Brave Nov 13, 2000
Why we travel: It whirls you around, turns you upside down and stands everything you took for granted on its head.; By Pico Iyer Mar 18, 2000
The Tao of "Seinfeld": A sitcom that forbade hugging and learning becomes a tool for teaching Aristotle. Not that there's anything wrong with that.; By James Nestor Mar 8, 2000
Brave new world or future shock?: Medical scientists predict technologies such as animal-to-human organ transplants and toilets that send info to your doctor.; By Jon Bowen Nov 17, 1999
Body paranoia: Ghostly heart attacks, cancers and other assorted ills have plagued me for the last 31 years. Could the cause be my beloved job?; By David Alford Nov 12, 1999
After the apocalypse: Returning to the philosophy class that I had canceled, I wasn't sure who or what I would find.; By David Alford Oct 29, 1999
Class dismissed!: After another personal blow-up in philosophy, I took the only out: To shout like Jehovah and declare the end had come.; By David Alford Oct 22, 1999
The breakdown of consciousness: Confronted by the discoveries of artificial intelligence, some philosophers are questioning the very minds that keep their profession afloat.; By Paige Arthur Nov 20, 1998
Sade Off: Molly Weatherfield reviews 'At Home with the Marquis de Sade' by Francine du Plessix Gray.; By Molly Weatherfield Nov 19, 1998
The god of the information age is a trickster: The god of the information age is a trickster By R.U. Sirius An interview with 'TechGnosis' author Erik Davis about technology's habit of hoodwinking us.; By R.U. Sirius Oct 30, 1998
Master of allusion: When a philosopher creates a video game about Vegas, the payoff is fascinating but elusive.; By Scott McLemee Aug 18, 1998

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