philosophy

The Grind
"Richie’s walk of life is a testament to what is fundamentally remarkable about the human condition," writes Sakamoto. (Courtesy of Richie Kim)

What Makes Us Human: I found myself walking, too

Emi Sakamoto
  •  
June 3
The Grind
trees at stanford

A life of r(egrets)

Emi Sakamoto
  •  
May 31
The Grind
Photo of Alexander Nemerov sitting on brick steps

What Makes Us Human: A cosmos and a chaos

Emi Sakamoto
  •  
April 13
Humor
the daily nanoword graphic

Nanoword #7

Jenny Ballutay
  •  
April 12
Humor
Don’t touch the art, and don’t skip the art... (Graphic: CHINYOUNG SHAO/The Stanford Daily)

Review of a pebble

Sia Liu
  •  
March 31
Reads
Graphic for Olive Pacal's column.

Intro to Wisdom: The ‘farcical epiphany’ and metamodernism in ‘Less’ and ‘The Corrections’

Olive Pacal
  •  
Dec. 1
Reads
Graphic for Olive Pacal's column.

Intro to Wisdom: Exploring the philosophical implications of ‘Calvin and Hobbes’

Olive Pacal
  •  
Nov. 5
Reads
Graphic for Olive Pacal's column.

‘A Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy’ illustrates Western philosophy’s biggest ideas 

Olive Pacal
  •  
Oct. 23
University
A black and white headshot of Cornel West.

Former US presidential candidate discusses intellectual history at SLE lecture

Sam Solomon
  •  
June 1, 2025
Humor
The trolley problem, with the Caltrain as the trolley

Caltrain kills one, saves five

Garrett Khatchaturian
  •  
March 31, 2025
University
Stanford professor Leif Wenar ’87 has dedicated his career to answering some of the most complex questions in philosophy. (Courtesy of Leif Wenar)

Leif Wenar ’87 applies ethical truths in an imperfect world

Helen Katz
  •  
March 11, 2025
Humor
A cartoon Uncle Sam with bulging eyes points his finger at the viewer.

Doctor’s orders: Drink less, smoke more, Stanford!

Garrett Khatchaturian
  •  
Feb. 19, 2025
Science & Technology
A building with large windows and a red roof

Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics expands initiatives for ethics in genetics research

Catherine Wu
  •  
Jan. 23, 2025
Campus Life
Students gather together for food and homework at SUPS’ weekly study night.

Physics and ph-riendship: Stanford University Physics Society bonds students

Grace Zhao
  •  
Jan. 5, 2025
Reads
Alan Lightman and moderators sit together on stage in front of audience.

Author Alan Lightman shares what it mean to have a transcendental experience

Dan Kubota
  •  
Nov. 14, 2024
Campus Life
Philosophers Joshua Cohen (left) and Daniel Chandler (right) discuss Chandler's recent book release, Free and Equal: A Manifesto for a Just Society.

London-based economist calls for turning Rawlsian philosophy into democratic policy

Charlotte Cao
  •  
Oct. 18, 2024
Reads
Center for the Study of the Novel director Héctor Hoyos (left) and Peter Boxall (right) pose after the talk.

Peter Boxall ponders the possibilities of literature

Ellen Yang
  •  
Oct. 15, 2024
Academics
A class of 15 students on a trip to the beach, posing together in two rows

SoCo Spotlight: How to find happiness

Sophia Chu
  •  
Oct. 2, 2024
Culture
Green Library shelves.

Cardinal Canvas: Green Library hides art in plain sight

Adam Golomb
  •  
May 9, 2024
The Grind
a graphic of Lorelai Gilmore, Christopher and Luke

You’ve Been Gilmored: Cross the Lorelai-ne

Olena Bogdan
  •  
March 15, 2024
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