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The Philosophy Garden is written by Massimo Pigliucci, a scientist, philosopher, and Professor at the City College of New York. The newsletter is about philosophy as a way of life, as it has been since at least Socrates and Buddha. Subscribe for free to get access to assorted essays, videos, and podcast episodes, suggested readings, and recommended books.

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Why “The Philosophy Garden”?

The name of the newsletter comes from an ancient metaphor for the three areas of philosophical study—logic, science, and ethics. Read this essay for more!

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By Massimo Pigliucci, a scientist, philosopher, and Professor at the City College of New York. Exploring and practicing Stoicism & other philosophies of life.

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Prof. of Philosophy at City College, evolutionary biologist, student of Greco-Roman practical philosophy. Author of How to Be a Stoic and The Quest for Character.