Today is World Philosophy Day as designated by the United Nations (https://www.un.org/en/events/philosophyday/index.shtml).  As we begin a time of year often overloaded with distractions from all angles, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate the power of thought and how a more mindful life can be part of the Good Life!

One of our department’s philosophical friends, Pr. Santiago Zabala, has co-authored a wonderful defense of philosophy — a reflection on its essential role in democratic societies: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2013/11/defense-philosophy-2013111112262881317.html