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From Finance to Philosophy
How studying finance during the 2008 crisis led me to philosophy when business formulas weren't enough to answer deeper questions about ethics.
Read →Hume's Lesson on Moderation
How David Hume's early burnout taught him the importance of balance in intellectual pursuits.
Read →Am I in the Matrix?
Descartes systematically doubted everything - senses, dreams, math, even God - until he found one thing he couldn't doubt.
Read →Spinoza, the Troublemaker
Three anecdotes about Spinoza's troublemaking ways: excommunication, family lawsuits, and choosing lens grinding over academia.
Read →When is it OK to Believe Without Proof?
William James explains when belief without sufficient evidence is justified: in life decisions that are plausible, unavoidable, and important.
Read →The Philosopher's Portfolio
How philosopher Bryan Magee solved the money problem by diversifying income streams to pursue his true interests, a strategy more relevant than ever.
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