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May 2025

Rethinking Values to Make the Hard Decisions Easier
All of us face moments when our values appear to be in conflict. But what if there were a way to organize our values that meant we never needed to give…
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Thomas Walker-Werth
Reason, Honesty, and Independence: Three Misunderstood Ideas
Most people’s use of these concepts is so imprecise that trying to use them in our lives is like trying to drink a mixture of water and acid.
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Thomas Walker-Werth
‘Unconditional Love’ Makes a Mockery of Love
How many times have you been told that you should love your parents, spouse, or even complete strangers “unconditionally”?
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Thomas Walker-Werth
School Ruins Our Minds. Here’s How We Can Fix the Damage
These five areas of focus have transformed my life, and I hope they can do the same for you and other bright, active minds.
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Thomas Walker-Werth

April 2025

March 2025

Virtues: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Many philosophies have advocated different conceptions of virtuous behavior. But what is a virtue, and how do we distinguish legitimate virtues from…
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Thomas Walker-Werth
Four Ways to Live More Curiously
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.
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Thomas Walker-Werth
Announcing the Reason for Living Book Tour!
With the book close to release, I am thrilled to announce the first batch of Reason for Living live events!
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Thomas Walker-Werth
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February 2025

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