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The Journal of Philosophy

One of the oldest and most prestigious philosophy journals in the English-speaking world, publishing since 1904 across all areas of analytic philosophy.

Mind

A leading international journal published by Oxford University Press, founded in 1876. Known for publishing influential work in analytic philosophy and logic.

Ethics

Published by the University of Chicago Press, focusing on moral, political, and legal philosophy. One of the most cited journals in normative ethics.

The Philosophical Review

Published by Cornell University since 1892, featuring some of the most important articles in metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of mind.

Nous

A major journal in analytic philosophy published by Wiley, known for rigorous, cutting-edge papers in epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language.

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Philosophy & Public Affairs

Published by Princeton University Press, bridging philosophy with public policy. Essential reading for political philosophy, bioethics, and applied ethics.

Philosophy Bites

Nigel Warburton and David Edmonds interview leading philosophers on a wide range of topics. Short, accessible, and perfect for commutes.

The Partially Examined Life

A philosophy podcast by four guys who were once in grad school. Deep dives into primary texts, with an engaging and informal discussion style.

Philosophy Talk

Produced by Stanford University, this show invites listeners to question everything. Combines rigorous philosophy with public radio production quality.

Panpsycast

A philosophy podcast that makes complex ideas entertaining and accessible. Features roundtable discussions with academics and clear explanations of difficult texts.

The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Peter Adamson's project to tell the history of philosophy from ancient to modern times, covering traditions often overlooked in Western-centric accounts.

Wireless Philosophy (Wi-Phi)

Short, animated explainer videos on philosophical topics created by graduate students. Excellent for visual learners and introductory material.

Academy of Ideas

Beautifully produced video essays exploring philosophy, psychology, and the human condition. Calm narration and striking visuals make complex ideas memorable.

Overthink Podcast

Two philosophy professors discuss contemporary issues through a philosophical lens. Also available on YouTube with visual companions.

Crash Course Philosophy

Hank Green's comprehensive 46-episode series covering major philosophical ideas and thinkers. Perfect starting point for beginners, with engaging animation.

Philosophical Overdose

Lectures, interviews, and documentaries on philosophy from various academic sources. A curated collection of long-form philosophical content.

MIT OpenCourseWare — Philosophy

Free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT's philosophy department. Covers everything from ethics to metaphysics to philosophy of science.

Coursera — Philosophy

Online courses from top universities including University of Edinburgh, Rice, and University of Michigan. Many courses offer free auditing options.

edX — Philosophy

Professional and academic courses in philosophy from institutions like Harvard and Tsinghua. Covers both Western and Chinese philosophical traditions.

Yale Open Courses — Death (Shelly Kagan)

One of the most famous philosophy courses ever recorded. Professor Kagan explores questions about mortality with charisma, depth, and humor.

Khan Academy — Philosophy

Free educational resources covering the basics of philosophy, ethics, and logic. Excellent for structured self-study with practice exercises.

Sophie's World

Jostein Gaarder's novel follows a 14-year-old girl through the history of philosophy. The perfect introduction for anyone curious about what philosophy is.

The Republic — Plato

Plato's masterwork on justice, the ideal state, and the nature of reality. Includes the famous Allegory of the Cave and the Theory of Forms.

Meditations — Marcus Aurelius

The private journal of a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher. Timeless reflections on resilience, virtue, and the nature of the self.

Being and Nothingness — Jean-Paul Sartre

Sartre's magnum opus on existentialism, consciousness, and freedom. Dense but transformative for anyone interested in the philosophy of existence.

The Problems of Philosophy — Bertrand Russell

A concise and elegant introduction to epistemology and metaphysics by one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers. Accessible yet rigorous.

The Myth of Sisyphus — Albert Camus

Camus confronts the question of meaning in an absurd world. A profound and beautifully written essay that remains deeply relevant.