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Stanford professor reveals the art of procrastination in new book
Though we try not to, most of us procrastinate at some point in our lives -- if not on a weekly or daily basis. But John Perry, a philosophy professor at Stanford University, assures us that doing so is not unusual. Not only that, Perry says procrastinating isn't nearly as bad as we think....
Swiss philosopher tries to find common ground with contemporary Muslims, secular society
In his book, "In the Footsteps of the Prophet,” Swiss philosopher Tariq Ramadan explains why the prophet Mohammed is more modern than many believe and why reconciliation between conservative Muslims and secular societies is possible....
Science fiction author China Miéville discusses 'Embassytown'
China Miéville, has published eight novels, is a three-time winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for best U.K. science fiction, ran for a parliamentary seat, and has completed a doctoral thesis. And he's only 38. Miéville discussed aliens, linguistics and trespassing beyond the limits of human experience. ...
In search of the good life
Historian Richard Schoch calls on a few great minds to help us think differently about what really brings us happiness....
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