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Alasdair MacIntyre: True friendships are rare, but possible

For Aristotle, the definition of perfect friendship was so narrow that precious few could achieve it.  Read more

No monkey business: Chimps don’t have human rights, philosophers say

After a New York judge said that courts must seriously consider whether animals deserve some legal protections afforded to people,... Read more

Big honors for scholar who revitalized Christian philosophy

Philosopher Alvin Plantinga has won the prestigious Templeton Award for once again making belief in God “a serious option within... Read more

Revelation helps answer reason's questions, priest scholar says

In a new work exploring the connection between revelation and political philosophy, Fr. James Schall argues that revelation is an... Read more

Women uniquely understand 'truth of man,' philosopher says

In light of Pope Francis’ call for a deeper theology of women, a leading Italian philosopher spoke of the importance... Read more