Jack Maden

Founder of @philosophybreak, a social enterprise dedicated to making the wisdom of philosophy accessible, engaging, & useful for all. (Former: Philosophy MA).

[Jack Maden @jackmaden_]

I’m writing a book! Delighted to announce that Torva (Transworld, Penguin Random House) will publish The Philosophy Prescription in Autumn 2026. The book will share lessons from big thinkers for every stage of life. I can't wait to get started!

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.@TorvaBooks, an imprint of @PenguinUKBooks, has won the auction for the new book from founder of @philosophybreak @jackmaden_ 👇 https://t.co/aizXHdIun9

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

.@TorvaBooks, an imprint of @PenguinUKBooks, has won the auction for the new book from founder of @philosophybreak @jackmaden_ 👇 https://t.co/aizXHdIun9

[Jack Maden @jackmaden_]

@Kirtideep Thanks so much for the kind feedback! I'm delighted you found it valuable 🙂

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The wisdom of philosophy can be transformational.

But knowing where to start with certain topics can be frustrating & confusing.

Here’s a quick thread of 11 of the best free online resources for learning about philosophy.

(Feel free to share any extras in the replies!)

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[Jack Maden @jackmaden_]

@Helenreflects Thank you for the added context! Time to re-read Spinoza’s Ethics...

[Jack Maden @jackmaden_]

@1000wordphil You’re welcome!

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@keithfrankish Forthcoming, 2024?

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@eperkash Great recommendation, thanks!

[Jack Maden @jackmaden_]

9. @aeonmag (features thought-provoking, long-form articles from philosophers)

10. @ThePanpsycast (a great podcast for, with, & by philosophers)

11. @CliffordSosis (in-depth interviews with your favorite contemporary philosophers)

Any resources I've missed? Share them below!

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7. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (bit more advanced, but an amazing resource. Get random daily articles from @dailySEP)

8. @philosophybites (the wonderful, long-running podcast from Nigel Warbuton & @DavidEdmonds100 that features short interviews with philosophers)

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@gh_ei721 Hi Sophie - thanks so much for your kind feedback! Really pleased you find value in @philosophybreak - I'll definitely keep your offer of help in mind.

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@SmDrssr Great, thanks so much!

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@SmDrssr loved your article on Heidegger v Carnap - great read. If you have it handy, could you please point me to the source for the Isaiah Berlin quote you use (“The more I say the more remains to be said…”) - I love it but can't find it! Thanks so much https://t.co/Jm7NDvv9J5

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@marksstorm @philosophybreak @anitaleirfall Thanks for sharing, Mark!

[Jack Maden @jackmaden_]

@wrosswilliams You're welcome! Thanks very much for the kind feedback, glad you found the article useful 👍

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@timcopia Great piece! 👏