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Evil Triumphs in These Multiverses, and God Is Powerless

How scientific cosmology puts a new twist on the problem of evil.

March 1, 2017

Atheism, the Computer Model

Big data meets history to forecast the rise and fall of religion.

February 9, 2017

A Prescription for Awe

In the debate between religion and science, wonder is what the doctor ordered.

December 9, 2016

Why Science Should Stay Clear of Metaphysics

Meet the philosopher who revived anti-realism.

August 25, 2016

Head to Head: Should We Allow a Doping Free-for-All?

Two philosophers debate the ethics of performance enhancement.

August 11, 2016

The Lessons of a Ghost Planet

Vulcan shows us science beyond the scientific method.

June 16, 2016

Zombies Must Be Dualists

What the existence of zombies would do to our philosophy of mind.

June 13, 2016

This Philosopher Helped Ensure There Was No Nobel for Relativity

Henri Bergson’s debate with Albert Einstein reached and swayed the 1921 Nobel committee.

April 18, 2016

Why Science Needs Metaphysics

Science can’t tell us whether science explains everything.

September 25, 2015

The Philosopher Who Says We Should Play God

Why ethical objections to interfering with nature are too late.

August 31, 2015

The Reality of Color Is Perception

An argument for a new definition of color.

July 21, 2015