“All we are is dust in the wind, dude.” – Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.
Let’s face it, studying philosophy is hard. Some philosophers’ writings are so convoluted one wonders if they intentionally tried to confuse the reader. And some philosophical concepts are challenging to understand even when their philosophers’ writings are straightforward.
This difficulty is unfortunate because philosophy is an essential field of study. While I consider Socrates’ statement, “An unexamined life is not worth living,” hyperbole, I believe there is some truth to it. Many of our problems in this contemporary age result from people’s failure to apply philosophy to their decisions.
However, we have resources at our disposal that were not around in the past. The internet, for better or worse, is here to stay. And while it’s full of misinformation and empty time-killing material, there are some bright spots. One of those bright spots is a website titled ‘Philosophy Bro.’
Philosophy Bro is a website designed for the average person. Built and maintained by Tommy Maranges, a writer and game designer based in Brooklyn, NY, Philosophy Bro translates complex philosophical ideas into everyday language. Philosophy Bro has sections on Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, and Political Theory. It also has essays on the ideas of philosophers from Aristotle to Susan Wolf.
Whether proficient in philosophy or a newbie, I highly recommend Philosophy Bro.
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