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David Velleman on Open access philosophy books, a thread: Part VAugust 28, 2026
I’m not sure whether an interactive, online logic textbook counts as an open-access philosophy book, but for those who might…
Will Schofield on Some skepticism about AI enthusiasm among philosophersAugust 28, 2026
For a slightly more positive assessment, JS Mill: “The real advantage which truth has, consists in this, that when an…
Ben Mitchell-Yellin on Some skepticism about AI enthusiasm among philosophersAugust 28, 2026
These seem like sensible, measured comments. But I do have a question about (1). You ask: “Is the value of…
Nate Meyvis on Some skepticism about AI enthusiasm among philosophersAugust 28, 2026
Here are my thoughts: https://www.natemeyvis.com/ai-skepticism-in-philosophy/ In brief: 1. I’m sympathetic to Kaufman’s view of philosophical value. 2. But generative AI…
Peter Buckmaster on In Memoriam: Andrew Lugg (1942-2025)August 28, 2026
I am very pleased to have stumbled upon this site. I am Andrew & Lynne’s nephew, Peter. My mother was…
Jörg Schaub on Open access philosophy books, a thread: Part VAugust 28, 2026
Modern Aesthetics and Democratic Life: The Struggle for Aesthetic Freedom by Jörg Schaub (permanently open-access) Description In this innovative open-access…
David Wallace on Some skepticism about AI enthusiasm among philosophersAugust 27, 2026
A couple of broader comments, having had a little time to reflect: 1) I agree that the “pile of truths”…