Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherWhat’s wrong with lying?Some people think it’s always wrong to lie. Others seem to think it’s often totally fine. Can we split the difference?Feb 16, 2020Feb 16, 2020
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherIs there a single, ultimate moral principle?Many modern moral philosophers have sought to identify a single, ultimate moral principle. Kant famously offers the Categorical Imperative…Feb 1, 20201Feb 1, 20201
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherHumanity’s interest in life’s meaning is ancientSome philosophers have argued that the idea did not exist until recently. I think they’re mistaken.Jan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherResisting temptationReflections on why we experience temptation, and what we can do to overcome it.Aug 17, 2019Aug 17, 2019
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherReview: A Philosophy for the Science of Well-Being, by Anna AlexandrovaA review of Anna Alexandrova’s recent bookJan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherMeaning and Identity in a Job-Scarce WorldIf all (or nearly all) human workers are displaced by machines, where will we find meaning, purpose, and a sense of identity?Nov 3, 2018Nov 3, 2018
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherMeaning in life comes from making a contributionIn my article Meaning in Life: The Fitting Fulfillment View, I tentatively endorsed the Fitting Fulfillment (FF) theory of meaning in life…May 12, 2018May 12, 2018
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherWise Ways to Spend Your MoneyThey say that money can’t buy happiness. There is much to be said for this little piece of wisdom. But it’s not completely true.Feb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherTaking Responsibility for the PlanetSocial norms encouraging/requiring environmentally friendly behavior are shockingly weak, compared with norms surrounding other forms of…Jan 5, 2018Jan 5, 2018
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherWhy We Should Regulate Advertising to ChildrenThe wellbeing of our society depends on it.Dec 18, 20171Dec 18, 20171