Philosophy Newsletters

Peer-reviewed, byte-sized philosophy. 1000-Word Philosophy delivers weekly briefings of concise essays (roughly 1,000 words) that provide clear, expert-written introductions to complex philosophical topics.

The most wisdom per word of any newsletter on the web. Every Thursday, James Clear shares 3 ideas, 2 quotes, and 1 question to help you build better habits and live a more productive life.

Smart kills. Big Think's newsletter delivers insights from the world's leading thinkers on how to think bigger and live better, covering science, tech, and the future of humanity.

A magazine of ideas and culture. Boston Review delivers weekly briefings that explore ethics, politics, and philosophy through in-depth essays and forums that invite debate on the world's most pressing issues.

Philosophy for living. Daily Philosophy delivers weekly briefings that make the wisdom of the world's greatest thinkers accessible and applicable to the challenges of modern everyday life.

Provoking deep thought. The Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI.TV) delivers a weekly briefing ('IAI News') with articles, debates, and videos from the world's leading thinkers on the cutting edge of philosophy, science, and the arts.

Science and its stories. Nautilus delivers weekly deep-dives into a single scientific theme, connecting the physical sciences with philosophy, culture, and art in a beautifully illustrated format.

For reason, science, and hope. New Humanist delivers weekly briefings that explore the world through a rationalist and secular humanist lens, focusing on science, ethics, and human rights.

A thought-provoking idea to your inbox every Sunday. Philosophy Break delivers concise, accessible briefings that distill the wisdom of the world's greatest thinkers into manageable 'breaks'.

The human mind and how to live. Psyche (sister to Aeon) provides expert-led guides and essays on psychology, philosophy, and health to help you understand your mind and live better.

Radical acceptance and compassion. Tara Brach delivers a weekly briefing with her latest meditations and talks on how to live with an open heart in a difficult world.

Critical reflections on contemporary culture. The Hedgehog Review delivers weekly briefings that question the modern world through the lens of history, philosophy, and sociology.

A search for what it means to live a meaningful life. The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) delivers weekly briefings of cross-disciplinary wisdom, exploring the creative lives of artists and thinkers.

What is philosophy for? The Point delivers weekly briefings featuring essays that examine the philosophical underpinnings of contemporary life, from the way we work to the way we love.

Emotional intelligence for the modern world. The School of Life delivers weekly briefings that use philosophy and psychology to help you find inner calm, understand your relationships, and lead a more resilient life.

Counter-intuitive life advice. Mark Manson delivers a weekly newsletter featuring three ideas, two quotes, and one question to help you live a life that doesn't suck.