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Humaning is Hard, but Philosophy Can Help

Erica Lucast Stonestreet, Mona Mona

Exploring the philosophy in everyday experiences for the reflective and curious--because philosophy is everywhere, and it matters. Personal-essay-style posts making meaning on Thursdays.

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  • Erica Lucast Stonestreet

    I write about philosophical questions raised by everyday life for thoughtful folks. Brought to you by five decades of humaning and two decades of teaching philosophy—plus whatever I'm reading, good conversation, sunlight, coffee, and mac & cheese.

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    Philosopher-at-large writing in the traditions of existentialism, phenomenology, feminism, and critical theory. ex-UCBerkeley, ex-GrinnellCollege ex-StonyBrook

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