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How We Are and How We Got Here: A Pragmatic History of Western Philosophy

How We Are and How We Got Here: A Pragmatic History of Western Philosophy

A history based on the author’s 20 years of teaching designed to connect with readers to help them understand philosophy and why it matters to them.

2022

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The 2026 US Election in the Context of US History

My lecture at the University of New York in Prague, 9 November 2026

The 2026 US Election in the Context of US History

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Original Philosophy

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Aug 17

Getting Beyond Trump — A Book for Activists

It’s Well Past Time We Start Dealing with the Larger Picture

Getting Beyond Trump — A Book for Activists

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Feb 6, 2022

Why I’m on Medium

I’m an intellectual, not an academic; let me explain

Why I’m on Medium

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The Academic

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3d ago

Now’s the Time to Learn What Progressive Means

Because it’s always meant that, despite what you probably heard

Now’s the Time to Learn What Progressive Means

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Oct 30

What Could Be Worse than Republicans Retaining Control of Congress?

Well, let me tell you

What Could Be Worse than Republicans Retaining Control of Congress?

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Oct 27

El-Sayed’s Problem

And yes, it’s a big one

El-Sayed’s Problem

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Original Philosophy

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Oct 25

No One Understands What “Socialism” Means

Including most people who calls themselves “socialists”

No One Understands What “Socialism” Means

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Zenite

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Oct 21

Lessons Learned from My Fox News Watching Father

The TV’s was on but nobody was home

Lessons Learned from My Fox News Watching Father

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Original Philosophy

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Oct 19

Everything’s Fine Until the Anarchists Show Up

An underdiscussed aspect of power politics

Everything’s Fine Until the Anarchists Show Up

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The Academic

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Oct 16

Fichte on the Self as the Foundation of Experience

A underappreciated philosopher laid groundwork for self-awareness

Fichte on the Self as the Foundation of Experience

Douglas Giles, PhD

Douglas Giles, PhD

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Philosopher by trade & temperament bringing philosophy out of its ivory tower and applying it to everyday life. https://dgilesauthor.com/

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