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General PhilosophyWhen it’s philosophy but it doesn’t fit neatly in a specialist category.
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4
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Metaphysics & EpistemologyTruth, reality, and knowledge. What exists? How can we know? What is it to be?
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4
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Politics & Current AffairsContemporary events and public issues examined beyond headlines and partisan talking points.
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1
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Philosophy of MindHow do mind and body fit together? How do we account for conscious experience?
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2
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Books and PapersBook reviews, reading groups, and questions and discussions about books and essays.
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4
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Political PhilosophyGovernment, liberty, rights, and authority. What is the best form of government?
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2
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Philosophy of ScienceWhat is the nature of scientific enquiry? Does science depend on metaphysical presuppositions? Is scientific knowledge cumulative?
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1
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AnnouncementsWhat’s happening on TPF.
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5
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Philosophy of ArtVisual art, literature, music, etc. Is there more to artistic taste than personal preference? What makes music meaningful?
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1
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HelpHow to TPF.
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5
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FeedbackQuestions about moderation, ideas for how we can improve the site, etc.
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6
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Humanities and Social ScienceHistory, literature, law, economics, anthropology, sociology, psychology, etc.
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1
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Philosophy of ReligionWhat is God? Are religion and science essentially in conflict?
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1
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EthicsWhat should we do? What is the good life? Are there moral facts? What are right and wrong, good and bad?
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0
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Philosophy of LanguageWhat is meaning? Does language represent reality?
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0
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Logic & Philosophy of MathematicsWere logic and mathematics invented or discovered? Can reason be reduced to formal logic? Are there true contradictions?
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Science & TechnologyDiscuss the latest research and the technology that’s changing our world.
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