What do people say when you tell them you're a philosopher?
Brian Weatherson (Philosophy, Cornell) is collecting (rather amusing) anecdotes from his readers.
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- Legal Theory Blog (Larry Solum)
Useful links to a wide range of jurisprudential and legal articles and resources. - Thoughts, Arguments and Rants
Weatherson & guests do philosophy (esp. phil of language and mind, metaphysics, epistemology) - Informed Comment (Juan Cole)
Knowledgeable discussion of international affairs esp. regarding the Middle East - Experimental Philosophy
The philosophy of the future? - Nate Charlow
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Cultural and political commentary from a grown-up - Pharyngula (P.Z. Myers)
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Oxford political theorist brings a refreshingly different perspective to politics and culture. - The Ethical Werewolf (Neil Sinhababu)
UT grad student writes about politics and philosophy. - Boundaries of Language (Aidan McGlynn)
UT grad student writes about philosophy of language and mind. - The Garden of Forking Paths
Group blog by leading senior and junior philosophers interested in all aspects of action theory. - Continental Philosophy
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