By Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

Naming your pet something ridiculous is a time-honored tradition, especially if you’re a French Philosopher.

By Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

By Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

Despite having philosophical, revolutionary and political roots, the focus on caring for oneself has morphed into another mode of consumption. How did this happen?

By Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

The British YouTuber asks her audience to deal with the philosophical implications of art and dealing with oneself as a person with autonomy.

By Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

The philosopher’s theories of the ‘studium’ and the ‘punctum’ explains why we prefer certain creative works over others.

By Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

The acclaimed novelist writes that, much like writing, running requires deliberate practice, even when you don’t feel completely passionate about it.

By Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

It’s not just sitting around and pontificating in togas all day.

By Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

Philosophers, no matter how long ago they may have lived, can reveal insights about ourselves and help us live better lives.

By Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

Stephen West hosts a beginner-friendly podcast that prompts listeners to examine their own existence via the vast philosophical canon.

By Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Deepak Chopra’s seminal work is, and always will be, a masterpiece of humanist philosophy.

By Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

It’s a cliche, but it works.

By Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The famed Canadian psychologist is a veritable academic rock star, but does he really have any idea what he’s talking about?

By Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, an author, a philosopher and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu participant, and he has a lot to say about the modern world.

By Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

Jordan Peterson, by sharing his psychological and philosophical ideas, is making a difference and creating conversations.

By Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

By living on the edge of the rabbit’s fur, you can step out of your comfort zone and begin to solve the universe’s unanswered questions.