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Philosophy Now publishes its August/September issue
The news section of the magazine's 175th issue leads on philosophers being hired by AI companies and on the reading of the Herculaneum scrolls.
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The popular philosophy magazine Philosophy Now has published its 175th issue, dated August/September 2026.
What is in the news section?
Four items lead the news section, compiled by Anja Steinbauer:
- The rise in philosophers being hired by artificial intelligence companies
- The reading of the carbonised scrolls at Herculaneum using artificial intelligence
- The debate over whether consciousness depends on carbon-based biology
- The closure of philosophy departments in the United Kingdom
Reaching readers outside the academy
Philosophy Now is among the leading publications that set out to open philosophy to readers outside the university. Alongside a digital subscription, its site offers free access to a limited number of articles each month.
In an era when most philosophy writing is addressed to specialists, it remains one of the few general-interest titles with an international readership.
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