What Is Philosophy Good For?
In this recent talk to our Zoom group, Steve McIntosh discusses the value of philosophy for personal and social well-being. He also talks about his forthcoming philosophy book, as well as the emerging category of philosophy called “developmental philosophy.” Steve then goes over some of the recently published philosophy books he’s been reading
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Steve reflects on the campus protests, observing the interplay between the protestors’ mixed motivations, which include both world-centric morality and ethnocentric morality.
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Professor Loury is a courageous thought leader who transcends left and right. In this podcast, Glenn and Steve discuss developmental politics and the work of the Institute for Cultural Evolution think tank.
Developmental Politics
How America can Grow into
a Better Version of Itself
By Steve McIntosh
Political Philosophy Book
Developmental Politics
Audiobook by Steve McIntosh
Steve McIntosh’s Book Developmental Politics-How America Can Grow Into a Better Version of Itself is now available as an audiobook.
Featured podcasts include: Thinking Ahead, and The Daily Evolver. Videos include our Developmental Politics course, and more.
The Institute for Cultural Evolution is pleased to announce the launch of The Developmental Politics Project, our new subsidiary nonprofit organization. The Developmental Politics Project will apply the insights of integral philosophy to help heal the torn social fabric of American culture, and serve as a platform for the work of Steve McIntosh.
