Is being nice overrated?
Are we really just selfish, base animals crawling across Earth in a meaningless existence?
Would reading less and watching more television be good for you?
Is House a master of Eastern philosophy or just plain rude?
Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most complex and challenging antihero in the history of television, but is there ... Read More

What’s so funny about dysfunctional families?
Should we all be offended by the show?
Who is more human, Peter or Brian?
Is Lois a feminist?
Is there anything virtuous about Quagmire?
That’s right. We’ve done it. We’ve brought together lowbrow, potty-mouthed cartoon humor and highbrow philosophical reflection. Ok, it’s not that highbrow, but the results are outrageously delicious. Family Guy ... Read More

Do you have a favorite TV show, comic book, graphic novel, movie, or videogame that you’re interested in reading about philosophically?  Are you interested in learning about philosophy and hoping that Batman, Dr. Gregory House, Hiro Nakamura, Edward and Bella, and Rorschach can help you?  Do you want to help us choose what the next ... Read More

What can vampires tell us about the meaning of life?
Is Edward a romantic hero or a dangerous stalker?
Is Bella a feminist? Is Stephenie Meyer?
How does Stephenie Meyer’s Mormonism fit into the fantastical world of Twilight?
Is Jacob “better” for Bella than Edward?
The answers to these philosophical questions and more can be found inside Twilight and Philosophy: ... Read More

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, and a healthy helping of popular culture clears the cobwebs from Kant.  Philosophy has had a public relations problem for a few centuries now.  This series aims to change that, showing that philosophy is relevant to your life–and not just for answering the big questions like ... Read More

Why doesn’t Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone’s misery?
Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions?
Is Batman better than Superman?
If everyone followed Batman’s example, would Gotham be a better place?
What is the Tao of the Bat?
Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, ... Read More