Habermas was unshakeable in his conviction that people have minds of their own and are free to hope for a better future.

Sosipatra, a Greek female philosopher and mystic, blended philosophy with divine insight, earning respect for her wisdom and ...

Here is a story I have heard from more than one professional philosopher, though it has never, at least not yet, happened to me: You are sitting on a plane, the person next to you asks what you do, ...

Some people obsessively monitor presidential election polls. Others ignore any political news like an overdue bill. And a few probably wish they could just press a button and fast-forward past this ...

The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) didn't use AI to amplify his thinking. And neither should we. Statue of Aristotle at the Athens Academy, Athens, Central Greece, Attica, Europe. (Photo by ...

Can artificial intelligence become conscious? This question, once confined to science fiction, now occupies a central place in ethical and scientific discussions. A philosopher from the University of ...

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: San Francisco Chronicle journeyman pressman Ray Lussier pulls two freshly printed copies of the Chronicle at one of the Chronicle's printing facilities September 20, 2007 ...

Midway through a game of chess, you find yourself flummoxed. You are in a losing position; you are down a pawn, and you worry that your opponent is on the cusp of cornering your king. You stare at the ...

The 'Quote of the day' by Arthur Schopenhauer reflects his belief that love is driven more by nature than true emotion, and ...