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IQ is not a empirical measurement of intelligence
60 replies by 8 different users. Topic created on Friday, May 12th by Barkun.

What is 'Human Nature' and Can it Change?
32 replies by 8 different users. Topic created on Sunday, May 14th by JackDaydream.

Prostitution should be FULLY legalised
15 replies by 7 different users. Topic created on Saturday, May 27th by amorphos_ii.

Ecology, Politics and Science: What Can be Done about Climate Change?
44 replies by 6 different users. Topic created on Friday, May 19th by JackDaydream.

Do ideas exist? Do experiential ideas exist?
15 replies by 6 different users. Topic created on Thursday, May 18th by amorphos_ii.

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So far this Month: The AI Revolution: An Utopia for Philosophy?
89 replies posted. Topic created on Monday, May 8th by ConsciousAI.

April: What is Sexism and Does it Matter Ethically?
156 replies posted. Topic created on Tuesday, April 25th by JackDaydream.

March: Kant's Transcendental Idealism
262 replies posted. Topic created on Sunday, March 5th by Gertie.

February: Act of creation from nothing is logically impossible
245 replies posted. Topic created on Tuesday, February 14th by Bahman.

January: Do You Believe in an Afterlife? Why? Any Evidence?
147 replies posted. Topic created on Saturday, January 7th by UniversalAlien.

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What's the meaning of life?
1583 replies by 379 different users. Topic created on Monday, March 5th by Cynicallyinsane.

If there is a God, why is there evil?
3014 replies by 345 different users. Topic created on Tuesday, February 27th by Floyd.

Can a man-made computer become conscious?
3550 replies by 249 different users. Topic created on Saturday, March 3rd by Philoreaderguy.

What happens to us when we die?
985 replies by 197 different users. Topic created on Saturday, April 14th by Philoreaderguy.

Is abortion wrong?
1616 replies by 173 different users. Topic created on Friday, April 20th by Cynicallyinsane.

Eating Animals
794 replies by 170 different users. Topic created on Friday, April 20th by Cynicallyinsane.

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it,
935 replies by 149 different users. Topic created on Monday, October 18th by TurtleSpeaks.

Do you consider yourself a philosopher?
398 replies by 149 different users. Topic created on Saturday, March 3rd by Philoreaderguy.

Why Atheism Cannot Be Logically Supported
2758 replies by 148 different users. Topic created on Sunday, May 6th by Garycgibson.

What is Art?
795 replies by 147 different users. Topic created on Saturday, October 10th by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes.

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2023 Philosophy Books of the Month

Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise

Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise
by John K Danenbarger
January 2023

Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul

Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul
by Mitzi Perdue
February 2023

Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness

Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness
by Chet Shupe
March 2023

The Unfakeable Code®

The Unfakeable Code®
by Tony Jeton Selimi
April 2023

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
by Alan Watts
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Emotional Intelligence At Work
by Richard M Contino & Penelope J Holt
January 2022

Free Will, Do You Have It?

Free Will, Do You Have It?
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My Enemy in Vietnam

My Enemy in Vietnam
by Billy Springer
March 2022

2X2 on the Ark

2X2 on the Ark
by Mary J Giuffra, PhD
April 2022

The Maestro Monologue

The Maestro Monologue
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May 2022

What Makes America Great

What Makes America Great
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June 2022

The Truth Is Beyond Belief!

The Truth Is Beyond Belief!
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Living in Color

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The Not So Great American Novel

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October 2022

In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All

In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All
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November 2022

The Smartest Person in the Room: The Root Cause and New Solution for Cybersecurity

The Smartest Person in the Room
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March 2021

Wilderness Cry: A Scientific and Philosophical Approach to Understanding God and the Universe

Wilderness Cry
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April 2021

Fear Not, Dream Big, & Execute: Tools To Spark Your Dream And Ignite Your Follow-Through

Fear Not, Dream Big, & Execute
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May 2021

Surviving the Business of Healthcare: Knowledge is Power

Surviving the Business of Healthcare
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June 2021

Winning the War on Cancer: The Epic Journey Towards a Natural Cure

Winning the War on Cancer
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Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream

Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream
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If Life Stinks, Get Your Head Outta Your Buts

If Life Stinks, Get Your Head Outta Your Buts
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The Preppers Medical Handbook

The Preppers Medical Handbook
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Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress
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Dream For Peace: An Ambassador Memoir

Dream For Peace
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December 2021