Philosophy Journals

Over 140 philosophy journals are currently in print. While some deal with topics of general interest, others focus more narrowly on specialized issues in philosophy, such as political philosophy or environmental ethics.

There’s an element of subjectivity, of course, in any listing of the top five philosophy journal. But here are five that are among the best known.

The Journal of Philosophy: Since 1904, the Journal of Philosophy has been publishing peer-reviewed articles examining current issues, especially those that explore philosophy’s boundaries with other disciplines. The journal is associated with Columbia University in New York City. Continue reading

Best universities for philosophy in the U.S.A.

Several top-rated schools in the United States with undergraduate programs in philosophy are NYU, Rutgers, Princeton, Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins, and Amherst. One way to determine the effectiveness of their programs, be it undergraduate or graduate, is to request a job placement report.

At Notre Dame, said to have the largest philosophy faculty in the U.S., all undergrads are required to take two semesters of philosophy-related studies indicating a robust undergrad curriculum. Even though ND has a graduate program, its focus is on undergraduates.  Continue reading

Top 5 Philosophers of All Time

History is full of great philosophers. Each one made an indelible imprint on the intellectual development of society. While listing all of the great philosophers would fill a book, here is a short list of the top five most influential philosophers.

V. Immanuel Kant. Born in Germany, Kant gave the world A Critique of Pure Reason his most famous and seminal work. His influence on modern thought was long-lasting and continues to this day to influence such diverse fields as psychology, cognitive science, and phenomenology. Continue reading

Philosophy of Marketing

As we all know, any form of clothing or outfitting that we can put a branding on or the name of some political figure or product works as a way to advertise for our particular interests. Whether it is a shirt, a backpack, a patch, or some other article we can include insignia on, it becomes a form of advertising. During campaigns for public office we use advertisements. We also do this in an effort to forward our opinions or to sell products. Continue reading

The Philosophy of Car Insurance

If there is one thing that everyone should buy in their lives it is insurance. Insurance protects them from having to pay huge damages for things that happen in life. Life insurance ensures that family members are not left without money in death. Other types of insurance that help to pay off bills that may occur in an accident. One type of insurance that is actually a law to have in most states and countries around the world is car insurance. Continue reading

Japanese Philosophy and Onsen in Niseko

Japanese philosophy has been influenced by elements of Confucianism, Buddhism, neo-Confucianism and western philosophy. Japanese philosophy has consistently demonstrated a remarkable capacity for assimilating foreign ideas into traditional Japanese thought.

Confucianism entered Japan in the fifth century and influenced Japanese social, political and ethical thought. Confucianism provided a model for the five basic dyadic relations of personal interactions and strongly influenced Japan’s hierarchical social structure.  Continue reading