Ancient Greek thinkers, from Hesiod to Plato, and later Rousseau saw in the noble savage a vision of lost divine harmony and ...
In this excerpt from "Sink or Swim," author Susannah Fisher explores the future of human migration, and what that will look ...
As an individual facing today’s wars and geopolitical complexity—witnessing so much suffering—I often feel powerless and sad; ...
Bill Gates is correct to call for greater effort to alleviate human suffering. However, that neither requires nor justifies less effort to protect the atmosphere and the other environmental assets ...
Daniel Whiteson and Andy Warner’s upcoming book is a philosophical exploration of the humanity behind our desire to find ...
In her latest check-in with the Boston Public Art Triennial, WBUR's Amelia Mason visited Charlestown and Mattapan and saw two ...
Alex is said to have mastered 100 words and even asked questions – something that’s almost unheard of in non-human animals.
Gates’ argument, which was at once reported around the world, has resonated not only because having spent more money than ...
Female Aedes mosquitoes signal that copulation can proceed by subtly extending their genitalia. Female mosquitoes that ...
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An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself
While the rest of nature rises and slumbers to lunar and solar cycles, humans work and sleep to the resetting of their artificial clocks.
A new introduction to the great philosopher’s work foregrounds its revolutionary nature and far-reaching impact.
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti told reporters after a 38-15 win over Michigan State that he had to be the bad guy during the week to get his team focused for the game. The message ...
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