Can You Treat Love Like a Business Deal?

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyle

May 6, 2025

Healthy relationships are value-for-value exchanges, not one-sided sacrifices.

The Giant Mansion Exercise

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyle

May 6, 2025

Uncover your deepest values with the Giant Mansion Exercise: imagine a life of wealth, free time, and purpose to reveal what truly gives your days meaning.

Virtues: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyle

Apr 23, 2025

Many philosophies have advocated different conceptions of virtuous behavior. But what is a virtue, and how do we distinguish legitimate virtues from false ones?

The Characters of Emma

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Apr 23, 2025

The 2020 Emma adaptation brings stunning visuals and humor but takes some liberties with the depth of Emma's character arc.

Repression, Family, and Justice in The Queen’s Bargain

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Apr 23, 2025

Fans of fantasy and character development should both be satisfied by The Queen's Bargain.

Your Mind is Your Castle: Defend It Accordingly

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyle

Apr 23, 2025

Our mental time-energy is a vital resource for our ability to flourish in life that we should never squander.

Propaganda and Possibilities in “Sunrise on the Reaping”

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Apr 23, 2025

Sunrise on the Reaping is a worthy addition to the Hunger Games franchise, fleshing out a character essential to the original trilogy while adding ideas that integrate with those it illustrates.

Pride and Prejudice: Varieties and Dangers

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Apr 10, 2025

Austen’s most well-known novel is enjoyable and morally sound, showing the dangers of allowing prejudice, arrogance, or deference to others’ opinions to blind us to the truth.

What “Fahrenheit 451” Teaches Us About Pleasure

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Apr 8, 2025

In a world of shallow distractions, rediscovering intellectual pleasures like philosophy and creativity can unlock a deeper, more meaningful life, as Fahrenheit 451 warns about the dangers of neglecting them.

Romance or Red Flags? The Troubling Themes in “It Ends With Us”

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Mar 27, 2025

It Ends With Us failed to morally condemn domestic abusers and missed the opportunity of offering a nuanced look at the difficulties their victims face.

Four Ways to Live More Curiously

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyle

Mar 20, 2025

A good way to discover what you value and how to achieve it is to make an effort to live curiously. Here are a few key ways to do that.

Principles for Living Your Best Life in The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Mar 13, 2025

The Midnight Library is a thought-provoking novel centered on how to live a deeply satisfying life.