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?4 min read·Feb 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…5 min read·Feb 1, 2020--1--1
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.5 min read·Jan 7, 2020----
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherResisting temptationReflections on why we experience temptation, and what we can do to overcome it.11 min read·Aug 17, 2019----
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherReview: A Philosophy for the Science of Well-Being, by Anna AlexandrovaA review of Anna Alexandrova’s recent book7 min read·Jan 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?9 min read·Nov 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…7 min read·May 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.6 min read·Feb 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…5 min read·Jan 5, 2018----
Michael PrinzinginThe Practical PhilosopherWhy We Should Regulate Advertising to ChildrenThe wellbeing of our society depends on it.3 min read·Dec 18, 2017--1--1
