Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich

Oh, yeah, that ancient Roman festival of purification called Februa, after which February got its name. Celebrations have been replaced by protests in our times, but the aim remains the same: to expel evil spirits.

“With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED”

“The amount of mental space we must give to these horrid affairs just to keep them at bay is appalling. We were created for more than this.” sojo.net/articles/opi...

Truer words have rarely been interwebbed.

ICE delenda est.

ICE delenda est.

A crisp symmetry defense of the moral right to resistance: publicseminar.org/2026/01/the-...

Grateful for the ent-draughts that appear to be strengthening those cleansing the twin cities Shire.

Man, Du Bois had some bangers, but for me, it doesn't get much better than his scathing indictment of the "Christianity" of the United States. Certainly this was all true of the nation in his lifetime. But in my lifetime, his criticisms have never felt so true of the nation right now.

Tonight at family dinner my 3-year-old asked, “Dad how can we help judges in the penumbra? What can we do to get courts to incorporate morality but still respect the sources thesis? We need to protect America against inclusive legal positivism.”

I’m almost embarrassed to admit how hyped up I am for this. Someone with humane moral sensibilities, crisp sports insight… and baking skills (aspirations)!

Philly showing up today, even in the rain. Eli and I are proud to stand with millions around the country as we say “ABOLISH ICE.” Once again, Philadelphia — “the City of Love” — makes it clear. Immigrants are welcome here. ICE is NOT.

Play-doh and Iceland both need to be worried about the ignorance and incompetence of this regime.

Will be co-teaching a course on “ethics of public life” starting in two weeks. May need to make some changes to the draft syllabus…

Book I would take an oath on

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, One Alice In Chains

Nerve struck!

Name it and shame it; some insights for our common good from @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social. sojo.net/articles/opi...

Have you been wondering about how to develop good intellectual character? Say no more; I’m here for you…

Robin is the best!! A beloved colleague— and a philosophical force-of-nature in her own right.

“[i]t is indeed difficult to interpret as hope the idolatry which immense, fascinated masses show for leaders who have previously, by ceaseless propaganda, succeeded in paralyzing not only any critical spirit in their minions, but all true sense of values.” —Marcel (1945-ish, but still landing)

How are the philosophers thinking about this? Are we boycotting JPhil, et al? #philsky

“Buckley spends much of his public life riding into battle on behalf of a League of Extraordinary Assholes…” defector.com/william-f-bu...

Seems both true and explanatorily powerful:

Viva le France!

Thrilled to report the good news that Wake Forest’s ECI is funding our “Intellectual Character Initiative” at LMU. Three years of focus on curiosity, open-mindedness, humility, courage, and perseverance in pursuit of knowledge and understanding. news.wfu.edu/2025/07/11/w... #philsky

Another cool way to honor and remember Helen De Cruz

The early optimism of aspiring U.S. oligarchs

skipping my vacation because chatgpt can simply summarize everywhere I would have visited for me

Cool! Now let's spend as much money on philosophy departments as we do prisons and see what happens then!

Is it just my luck or is everyone falling in love with red pandas in their feed?

I can’t believe the news today. I can’t close my eyes and make it go away

@shaneclaiborne.bsky.social not holding back. I’m here for it.

Child of Omelas? That’s thinking too small. What if like eight billion people suffered so a few dozen guys could live lives so insane they convinced themselves it’s more likely they’re inside a computer simulation

The University of Vienna is hiring a full Professor in Philosophy of Mind! Spread the word! philjobs.org/job/show/29293

Happy Bobby Bonilla day!

This is what the internet is for. (Lots of great stuff in the replies. My own small addition: sojo.net/articles/opi...)

In memory of the remarkable philosopher, Helen De Cruz (and in support of her family): #philsky www.gofundme.com/f/support-he...

LMU’s new president making a thoughtful and timely appeal regarding senate reconciliation and on behalf of the country’s most vulnerable students. “These are the very students whose lives are most transformed by the promise of a university education.” president.lmu.edu/media/letter...

Well, shit. We knew it was coming but it still hits hard. So smart, so kind, such vibrancy. dailynous.com/2025/06/20/h...

Gonna be lots of good stuff here. @unfilosofo.bsky.social (Manuel Vargas) will be killing it, per usual. I’m expecting lots of Sor Juana love.

Delighted to see that Carol Gilligan has been awarded the Kyoto Prize this year. www.kyotoprize.org/en/

Sincerely asking, in case anyone knows: What justification are ordinary ICE agents offering for doing their supposed jobs in masks and without clear and distinctive identification? Does this justification recognize the ludicrous situation in which citizens are placed?

You can doubt without getting out (a reminder): www.templeton.org/news/religio...

The most serious violence we faced today in Huntington Beach came from the threat of getting the terrible the pro-Trump tunes stuck in our heads from the blaring speakers of the overwhelmed counter-protesters.

Four generations, tryna drive a spoke in the wheel:

Huntington Beach, California for us. Where y’all gonna be?

Shared a gas station stop with Jeff Goldblum [circa 2010]. He graciously took a photo with us. When I put my arm around him for the photo, I noted “whoa, you’re yoked up, Jeff. You should get more super hero roles.” He seemed appreciative but my friends have not stopped giving me shit about this.