You're Probably Already a Utilitarian
Most people reject utilitarianism when they first hear about it. The idea that we should maximize happiness for the greatest number sounds cold. Calculating....
Camus and the Absurd Life
Camus had a simple observation: we want life to make sense, but it doesn't. We keep asking "why" about everything. Why do bad things happen to good people?...
The Hedonist Who Ate Bread and Water
Most people think hedonism means being reckless. Partying. Excess. It doesn't. Epicurus — the original hedonist — lived on bread, water, and conversation...
The Fact-Value Gap
Science can measure how much dopamine your brain releases when you eat chocolate. It can't tell you whether you should eat the chocolate. This distinction...