Browse newsletters about philosophy

The Roots of Progress

by Jason Crawford

Jason Crawford, founder of the Roots of Progress Institute, explores the causes of human progress and advocates for a renewed philosophy of technological advancement.

Curt Jaimungal

by Curt Jaimungal

Curt Jaimungal (Theories of Everything) shares exclusive content: opinions on theories, original ideas, breakdowns of complex concepts, and early access to podcasts.

99% Derisible

by Yoni Rechtman

Yoni Rechtman, a Partner at Slow Ventures, shares a weekly digest of his thoughts, readings, and insights on investing in seed and pre-seed companies.

Hot Takes

by Adam Singer

Adam Singer's Hot Takes: Sharp, analytical commentary on culture, media, and digital trends, exploring ideology and critical thinking.

More to Hate

by Kate Manne

Kate Manne's More to Hate provides critical analysis of misogyny, power structures, and current cultural & political issues.

Cosmos Institute

by Cosmos Institute

Cosmos Institute trains 'philosopher-builders' to steer AI toward human flourishing. Features weekly essays on AI, philosophy, autonomy, and decentralization.

Dan Davies - "Back of Mind"

by Dan Davies

Dan Davies's "Back of Mind" offers concise principles on economic and political reality, drawing from cybernetics to subtly reframe understanding of systems.

Five Twelve Thirteen

by Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane, a 7th grade math teacher in Leadville, Colorado, shares his reflections and insights from blogging about teaching math since 2013.

Useful Fictions

by Cate Hall

Cate Hall explores 'agency,' the capacity to act on life's freedoms. Drawing from her unique journey as a lawyer, top poker player, and addiction survivor.

Pathless

by Paul Millerd

Paul Millerd's Pathless explores his journey from corporate life to self-employment, dissecting modern work, creativity, and meaning outside the default path.

The Jolly Contrarian

by The Jolly Contrarian

Deep dives into legal, financial, and ethical complexities from The Jolly Contrarian. Expect unique perspectives on current events.

Squishy Computer

by Gordon Brander

Squishy Computer explores creating organic, evolving software ecosystems, like the internet. It's a lab notebook documenting ideas, project updates, and design patterns for living software.

lcamtuf’s thing

by lcamtuf

lcamtuf delivers well-researched, clickbait-free articles for the inner geek, covering diverse topics like circuit theory, wacky math, and tree felling.

Andy Masley

by Andy Masley

Grant-supported writer Andy Masley offers deep dives into AI, policy, and environmental impacts, also exploring effective altruism, political liberalism, and philosophy.

Good Times

by Jaryd Hermann

Good Times provides a weekly, practical guide to self-discovery, psychology, and philosophy, offering actionable insights for a better and more fulfilling life.

Tumse Na Ho Paayega

by Utsav Mamoria

Utsav Mamoria shares monthly long-form insights on life, distilling experiences with fountain pen sketches, watercolors, origami, and mathematics.

Dada Strain | Piotr Orlov | Substack

by Piotr Orlov

Dada Strain, by Piotr Orlov, explores rhythm, improvisation, and community, weaving together diverse perspectives inspired by 2020 visions.

Postanly Weekly

by Thomas Oppong

Thomas Oppong delivers powerful, practical insights from great thinkers on how to live better, think clearer, work smarter, and grow into your best self.

Meaningness | David Chapman | Substack

by David Chapman

David Chapman (PhD, AI) explores meaning, purpose, and culture, blending meta-rationality and Vajrayana Buddhism to resolve emotional stances.

What Is Called Thinking? | Zohar Atkins | Substack

by Zohar Atkins

Zohar Atkins offers a philosophical diary, exploring the meaning of 'thinking' through his unique blend of rabbinic scholarship, poetry, and Socratic AI.

AJW3477’s Substack

by Illuminate The Illusion

Illuminate The Illusion fosters a community where readers can engage with shared interests and participate in discussions within the comments section.

Athenaum Kitap Kulübü | Pelin Dilara Colak | Substack

by Pelin Dilara Colak

Pelin Dilara Colak's Athenaum is a digital book club, offering monthly curated readings, analyses, and online discussions on thought, art, and science.

StayCurious Metabolism | Nick Norwitz MD PhD | Substack

by Nick Norwitz MD PhD

Nick Norwitz MD PhD (Harvard MD, Oxford PhD) delivers engaging, nuanced science and deep dives into cutting-edge metabolism and nutrition research.

The Stoa Letter

by Caleb

A Stoic community offering exclusive 'Stoicism Applied' materials and discussions with Michael Tremblay & Caleb Ontiveros.

rebuzno [y.] | Dromómanos | Substack

by Dromómanos

Dromómanos publishes essays on human errors and critical thought. This community explores original ignorance, questions technology, and navigates life's confusions.

Really Very Human | Dan Sheehan | Substack

by Dan Sheehan

Dan Sheehan, from NOT A WOLF and The Onion, delivers accessible, very human long-form writing on culture, technology, and the modern world.

Compás de Ideas | José Miguel Farías | Substack

by José Miguel Farías

José Miguel Farías's Compás de Ideas offers clear, practical reflections rooted in Stoic philosophy for serenity and improved daily decision-making.

Thing of Things

by Ozy Brennan

Ozy Brennan explores effective altruism, how to think and relate better, discourse norms, and H. P. Lovecraft, aiming to help readers do good and think clearly.

Practical Stoic Advice

by Practical Stoic Advice

Practical Stoic Advice explores ancient Stoicism, offering practical tools, action plans, deep dives, and Q&As to cultivate wisdom, resilience, and inner peace.

White Whale Cafe | Eugenio Radin | Substack

by Eugenio Radin

Eugenio Radin's White Whale Cafe uses philosophy and logic to discuss culture and current events, helping readers discern good arguments.

The Dr. Laura Program

by Dr. Laura Schlessinger

Dr. Laura Schlessinger delivers no-nonsense advice on ethics, family, and personal responsibility. A 50-year radio host and best-selling author.

DYING BREED | Brett McKay | Substack

by Brett McKay

Dying Breed offers deep dives and thoughtful reflections on historical figures, forgotten virtues, and timeless wisdom for readers seeking depth over trends.

Sesgo de Confirmación | Ramon Nogueras | Substack

by Ramon Nogueras

Ramon Nogueras, a behavioral psychologist and author, offers evidence-based insights into human behavior and psychology research, challenging common misconceptions.

TheGreySwan

by TheGreySwan

TheGreySwan challenges conventional wisdom by exploring the subjective nature of facts, offering unique frameworks to help readers parse the world.

Athenaeum Book Club | Substack

by Athenaeum Book Club

The Athenaeum Book Club resists cultural amnesia by guiding readers through Western Civilization's great works for deeper understanding and a more ordered life.

Rörelsen | Substack

by Peter Gustavsson

Rörelsen is Sweden's largest platform for social democratic idea debate. Editor Peter Gustavsson and founder Veronica Palm lead diverse voices on societal development.

PASSAGE & PRESENCE | Yaz Gilbert | Substack

by Yaz Gilbert

PASSAGE & PRESENCE by Yaz Gilbert offers literary travel writing that explores what guidebooks miss, blending philosophical essays with practical insights.

Rupert Spira - The Transparency of Things

by Rupert Spira

Philosopher and teacher Rupert Spira delves into the nature of consciousness and reality via Advaita Vedanta's Direct Path, guiding readers in self-inquiry.

Zubair’s Bookshelf

by Zubair’s Bookshelf

Zubair's Bookshelf explores and reviews a variety of books, offering readers a curated selection and insightful discussions from Zubair.

Lebe gelassen | Substack

by Lebe gelassen

Lebe gelassen analyzes political and media communication to dispel fear. It provides philosophical insights for cultivating serenity and individual agency.

Arktos Journal | Substack

by Arktos Journal

Arktos Journal promotes European Civilisation via literature and ideas, publishing key works from the European New Right and Traditionalist thinkers.

Liberal Illusions

by Aristides Hatzis

Aristides Hatzis writes 'Liberal Illusions,' a newsletter dedicated to exploring the nature, implications, and various manifestations of liberal illusions.

Cryn’s Substack

by Cryn Johannsen

Cryn Johannsen, a self-described robust and prolific writer, delivers a consistent stream of her work to readers.

Science Is Not The Answer

by William M Briggs

Author William M Briggs delivers a dose of humorous skepticism, challenging common assumptions about sex, community, and what constitutes 'randomness'.

Honos | Máximo Gavete | Substack

by Máximo Gavete

Máximo Gavete explores design, philosophy, and culture, blending the everyday with the philosophical. He offers weekly reflections, readings, and tools.

Spycraft 101

by Justin Black

Justin Black's Spycraft 101 unravels the world of espionage and intelligence, covering historical tradecraft and modern spy techniques.

Contemplations on the Tree of Woe | Substack

by Tree of Woe

Contemplations on the Tree of Woe offers a darkly humorous critique of modern optimism, delivering weekly essays and features infused with despair, doom, and essential 'woe'.

Fourth Way Wisdom Work | Substack

by Fourth Way Wisdom Work

Bob Sabath shares daily quotes from Maurice Nicoll's Psychological Commentaries on Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, with self-paced courses and reflections on Fourth Way inner work.

Big Think | Substack

by Big Think

Big Think delivers expert knowledge and big ideas through interviews, videos, and articles, sharpening thinking across business, science, philosophy, and society.

The Noösphere | Katie Jagielnicka | Substack

by Katie Jagielnicka

Katie Jagielnicka challenges dominant narratives around human nature and inequality, particularly gender and economic, grounding conversations in evidence.