In What I Believe, Bertrand Russell outlines his personal philosophy with bold clarity, grounding his worldview in reason, love, and the pursuit of truth. He challenges religious dogma and traditional moral codes, advocating instead for a life guided by compassion and knowledge. Russell argues that human happiness and ethical living depend not on faith or superstition but on intellectual honesty and emotional integrity. His work provides a thoughtful and accessible guide to living meaningfully i… Read More
A global perspective on AI
The rise of AI and super-intelligent AI raises ethical issues. AI is the power behind Google’s search engine, enables social media sites to serve up targeted advertising, gives Alexa and Siri their voices, and enables OpenAI’s ChatGPT to produce written responses from just a few prompts by the user. It is also the technology enabling self-driving vehicles, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without direct human intervention. All of these brin… Read More
In “Plato’s Republic,” also known as “The Republic,” the ancient Greek philosopher Plato presents a philosophical dialogue. As one of his best-known works, it stands as a classic of Western philosophy. Through a discussion between Socrates and several other characters, Plato explores the nature of justice and the ideal state. Read More