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Philosophy: Beyond the Major
We've been creating exceptional ethics education experiences since 2007.
The Prindle Institute for Ethics equips people to deepen their understanding of different moral perspectives and to think critically about the inescapable ethical issues of our time. Through ethics education resources and interactive experiences, we bring communities together to fully engage with the ethical dimensions of their lives.
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Thankful Tales
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Gather big ideas for little thinkers this season. Explore our new Thanksgiving-themed guides from Teaching Children Philosophy.
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Prindle Wrapped 2025
See what captivated thousands of learners this year. Explore the ten most-read, most-played, and most-discussed pieces of 2025.
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We're searching for a new Manager of Campus Ethics Programs to lead student-centered initiatives and help grow our undergraduate ethics community.
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Barry Lam: The Case for Discretion
Modern life runs on rules—some helpful, some… not so much. In this episode, Alex talks with philosopher Barry Lam (UC Riverside) about his new book Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion. Lam makes a bold claim: sometimes fewer rules can actually make us better. With sharp insights and real-world stories, he walks us through why giving people more wiggle room might lead to fairer, more humane outcomes. But it’s not all freewheeling freedom—the conversation also digs into the risks of bias and the need for accountability when discretion takes the wheel.
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PRINDLE POST
Dec 05, 2025The Exploitation of Goodwill: Valuing the “Helping” Professions
Essential work is routinely underappreciated. read this
TCP GUIDES
DEC 11, 2025The Polar Express
New on Teaching Children Philosophy: The Polar Express! This new guide invites students to explore belief, imagination, and what it means to hold onto wonder, even as the world around us begins to doubt.
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Nov 24, 2025Join Us for Fall Study Hours
Settle in for Fall 2025 exam study hours at the Prindle Institute, where you’ll find quiet, reflective space, a warm fireplace, and plenty of free coffee, hot tea, and snacks to keep you going. The read thisVisit us.
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December 22-January 2