Jack Canfield Kept an Open Mind
A passionate Wittgenstein scholar, he also pursued a spiritual practice in the Zen tradition
Department of Philosophy
Post-Truth Politics
When lying becomes an acceptable political strategy
Crazy Talk
Can we restore sanity and reason to politics?
The Enduring Relevance of the Humanities
They open our minds to the world – and the possibilities – around us
What is Real?
Philosophy prof Ian Hacking’s ideas about science earn him $800,000 prize
A Shift in Perception
Discoveries in brain science are prompting new theories about how our senses work – and how they affect our understanding of the world
Better Living
Happiness is often a component of a good life. But it’s not the only one
What Is Sacred?
Two U of T thinkers debate whether we can ever know what is truly "right" or "wrong"
Thinking Small
Philosophy prof Donald Ainslie will champion interactive group learning as principal of U of T’s largest college
The Lives of Animals
Most animals raised for food in Canada live on industrial sites where they never go outdoors. Under our laws, this is perfectly legal, but is it ethical?
Ending It All
We run our lives as we wish. Why can’t we have a say in our own death?
The True Nature of Time
A century after Einstein proposed his theory of relativity, scientists are still debating how time works
Is Life Getting Better?
A new measure of national wealth would include health, education and other things Canadians consider important
What’s in a Name?
Labels may end up suiting the people we apply them to