Top Philosophy Substacks
Engage with deep philosophical questions and ideas through Substack newsletters that explore ethics, existentialism, and the history of philosophical thought.
Top Philosophy Substacks
Engage with deep philosophical questions and ideas through Substack newsletters that explore ethics, existentialism, and the history of philosophical thought.
#1 Dostoevsky‘s blog
Dostoyevsky’s blog delves into the depths of the human psyche. A collaboration between human thought and artificial intelligence, crafted to explore Dostoevsky’s literary style.
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#2 Buddhist Philosophy
Adhiyana Buddhism Philosophy. Related Accounts: https://substack.com/@neoshakya https://substack.com/@esunq1129
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#3 Nietzsche Wisdoms
Practical lessons for today from Friedrich Nietzsche's life work.
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#4 Philosophize This!
Philosophical work translated and humanized with sources. Official text of the Philosophize This! podcast.
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#5 Practical Stoic Advice
Medical Doctor | Advocate for a meaningful life through strong social skills, diversified income, and the practical application of Stoicism, fostering inner peace, resilience, and virtue.
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#6 The Pulse
Emerging ideas on consciousness, current events, science, solutions & more – birthing a new planetary consciousness. Explore how our current paradigms shape our society.
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#7 New York Journal of Philosophy
Affiliate of the New York Philosophical Society, a weekly publication dedicated to the shared pursuit of wisdom.
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#8 Prof. Dennys Xavier
Professor best-seller de Filosofia — fundador da Sociedade da Lanterna — que se tornou referência em temas sensíveis como: liberdade, mérito e pensamento crítico por meio de conhecimentos filosóficos milenares.
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#9 Stoic Journal
Exploring timeless Stoic philosophy for modern life, offering practical insights on resilience, mindfulness, and living with purpose.
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#10 Deep Thinkers
Seeker of wisdom. Recovering pessimist. Writing these essays to empower and encourage ♾️
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#11 signull vs. noise
consider this the deeper cut of my x posts—same signull, more space to breathe. you can find the x account here: x.com/signulll
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#12 The Thinker’s Mindset
• Threads +10K followers • Philosophy & Literature • Insightful wisdom from the minds that shaped history.
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#13 Rutger Bregman
Historian | Author of ‘Moral Ambition’ (2025), ‘Humankind’ (2020) and ‘Utopia for Realists’ (2014) | Co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition
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#14 Filosofía de bolsillo
Constelaciones de pensamiento. Manual narrativo de filosofía para orientarse.
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#15 The Micro-Philosopher
The Micro-Philosopher is a publication dedicated to teaching people how to think for themselves and create their own personal philosophy in a world designed to destroy the human spirit.
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#16 Nabeel S. Qureshi
Essays.
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#17 Tessa Fights Robots (Philosophy, Health, Spirit)
Refuge and empowerment for outsiders
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#18 The Philosopher's Substack
This Substack will post details of all our publications, events, podcast episodes, and so on, along with thoughts and writings from our editorial team and special guest writers. All content will be freely accessible.
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#19 Dan Ariely Looks at Life
There are many lenses through which to view life, mine is through the lens of social science. Here I will look at serious and less serious aspects of our daily life through my perspective as a social scientist.
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#20 Here’s a Thought | Pensando Alto
Economia, saúde global e política, por uma economista que também é imunologista. Um lugar para pensar, sem pressa, sem algoritmo. Economics, global health, and politics from an economist who is also an immunologist. Essays in English and Portuguese.
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#21 The Existential List by YEPICURUS
Insights to reignite your inner flame and remind you that life is a sacred adventure.
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#22 little notes in reverie
all the "would that I'd loved" is long ago
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#23 What Do We Do Now That We're Here?
A Substack-featured newsletter about how to live a meaningful life in a chaotic, unstable world.
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#24 Curt Jaimungal
Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, AI, and God, rigorously and playfully. Members get every episode days early.
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#25 The Shadowed Archive
I write about labyrinths, dreams, paradoxes, and the absurdities of existence. Logic is optional. This Substack is for those who find beauty in the uncanny, comfort in the uncomfortable, and meaning in the unfinished.
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#26 The Alchemist's Dream
I ask some big questions.
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#27 Personal Growth Wisdom
Ideas from great minds on better living, philosophy, productivity, self improvement, career growth, life lessons principles.
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#28 Síncope
Síncope investiga como tecnologia, trabalho, educação e comportamento reorganizam a vida adulta. Um ensaio por semana para separar o sinal do ruído e transformar ideias em critérios que você consegue usar.
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#29 The House of Satoshi
History | Philosophy | Bitcoin
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#30 David Shapiro’s Substack
AI, Humanity, Future, Philosophy, and Systems Thinking
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#31 Isabel Unraveled
where ambition meets consciousness
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#32 Stoic Mindset
Sharing a stoic mindset for a stronger life—I'll help you master discipline, control emotions, and find peace through timeless wisdom. Practical tools for daily calm and growth.
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#33 Stoicism Today
Stoicism Today is the online journal of Modern Stoicism. We publish scholarly articles, personal reflections, and practical research on Stoicism for modern living.
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#34 The Wake Up Call
A newsletter that explores meaning, technology and how we begin to build a better future together.
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#35 Proverb Peddling
Philosophy through wise sayings to help you live well.
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#36 Alexandria
Commentary from Mark Brahmin, Richard Spencer, and friends.
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#37 savannah brown
consciousness
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#38 The Ignited Life: Philosophical First Aid for Being Human
For people winning on the outside but disappearing on the inside. Essays on purpose, resilience, and what it means to truly matter. By bestselling author and award-winning Passion Struck host John R. Miles.
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#39 Robert Chapman
I am a philosopher and social theorist. I wrote Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism.
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#40 Feed Your Head
A forum for Philosophy, Science, Spirituality, and the Arts.
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#41 Effectiviology
Psychology and philosophy you can use.
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#42 Scott Stillman
Author of: I Don't Want To Grow Up, Wilderness, The Gateway To The Soul, Nature's Silent Message, Oceans Of My Mind, Solace Of Winter, and Nature Therapy.
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#43 The Human Advantage with Natalia Blagoeva 2.0
Read in 117 countries, this publication is an inquiry into The Human Advantage through writings and Intuitive Encounters empowering people to thrive in the AI-age, reenchant life, and contribute to building the beautiful world our hearts know is possible,
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#44 AWAKE & UNITE
For those who want depth, not noise. I write about staying awake, in every sense. Trained in a lineage of yoga philosophy, I bring ancient wisdom to an age of algorithms. AI, health, and what it means to stay real and true. Staying curious, together.
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#45 Philosophy for the People w/Ben Burgis
Weekly philosophy essays
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#46 The Humanities Library
Dusting off old books in search of new ideas to live by
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#47 furballs
coughing up a thousand words a day
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#48 visakanv's Funhouse Mirror 🎪🪞
"'There must be some kind of way out of here,' said the joker to the thief." – All Along the Watchtower, Bob Dylan (1967)
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#49 Sean Berube
Learn the wisdom of the great books, and form your soul in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
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#50 Zero HP Lovecraft
An increasing proportion of the industrial surplus is being absorbed by the task of masking bio-social deterioration
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#51 نشرة سبهلل
بجرعةٍ اسبوعيةٍ واحدة كل سَبت ، نأخذُكَ في رحلةٍ ماتعةٍ بين سطورِ فلسفةٍ شبابية , هدفها إلهامك و استفزازُ عقلك لينظر في نفسهِ و من حوله بشكلٍ مختلف ، حتى لا تكونَ سَبَهلَلاً
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#52 Stoic Reset
Timeless Stoic philosophy for modern life, practical lessons on calm strength, self control, and clear purpose.
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#53 Humans On The Loop
Transdisciplinary essays and dialogues with paleontologist-futurist Michael Garfield exploring human-technology co-evolution and how to develop the playfulness we need to thrive in our age of accelerating weirdness.
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#54 The Practice by The Stoic Handbook
One Stoic idea and a short exercise to try, in a free three-minute email every Sunday.
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#55 euOrganizado
metade balbúrdia, metade santuário. boletim informativo enviado na primeira segunda-feira de todo mês ❤️🔥
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#56 the infinite edit
exploring life, choices, and the art of becoming. one edit at a time.
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#57 Psychedelic Press
History, literature & philosophy
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#58 Surviving Leviathan with Peter Gelderloos
Anarchist history, theory, & strategy; land and ecology; mental health; patriarchy...
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#59 Nihil
Fiction and Philosophy From Beyond
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#60 Meaningness
Essays on meaning, technical work, Vajrayana Buddhism, and self in society.
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#61 Conservative Philosophy
A subscription publication devoted to Conservative philosophy and thought.
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#62 World/views
Making sense through a worldview-lens. Digging for the ideas that drive our actions. Exploring how to 'birth' the new world/view.
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#63 El Rincón de Aquiles
Conocimientos atemporales e ideas reflexivas que podrás utilizar para mejorar tu vida.
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#64 Tumse Na Ho Paayega
Long-form writing on how to think, feel and live better by a Millennial navigating mid-life. Philosophy, not productivity.
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#65 Ruby’s Studio
Notes on cultivating an intellectual life Essays to help you think more deeply about philosophy, literature, and the ideas shaping our lives
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#66 Cipher Datasets
Decoding reality...
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#67 The Pocket Notebook
Weekly thoughts on using a pocket notebook, analog living, and paying attention.
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#68 Sages, Mages, & Wisdom Machines
Truth & Wisdom Through Science Fiction & Fantasy. Philosophical & Theological Science Fiction & Fantasy Essays & Short Stories
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#69 Coherent Reality
Truth Is A Coherent Frequency
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#70 Bits of Wonder
kasra's blog
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#71 observing happiness
a field study of happy useful humans
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#72 Polytropolis
A place of digressions and explorations on philosophy, tech, games, and the universe
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#73 Thing of Things
"the most insufferable person alive" --taylor lorenz
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#74 Philosophy Pulse
My personal Substack
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#75 Uberboyo
Uberboyo
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#76 Writing Home
A series of letters and essays from Dougald Hine. Turning aside from the one big path that was meant to lead to the future, no longer in service to its promises, asking what else is worth doing with the time we have.
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#77 The Predators versus The People
An initiative to raise awareness on the dire situation we’re in. First with a book revealing the Big Picture of the 500-year secret war against humanity, downloadable here in 7 languages. More educational work to be done, and volunteers needed!
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#78 THE TRUTH
WAGE A WAR AGAINST MEDIOCRITY. Philosophy/Success/Mindset.
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#79 What's Your Impossible with Andrea J. Lee
In these posts, I invite us to think bigger, smaller, clearer, more kindly and deeply about being human. Let’s challenge assumptions and take on sacred cows. Let’s explore what it means and what it feels like to be human, alone and together.
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#80 soft moon rising
erotic philosophy, psychology and astrology, writing a dictionary, bibliophilia, & subversive lyric essays
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#81 Ten-Second Thoughts
Humans require ten seconds of focused attention to properly absorb a new idea. Less than that and it pours off of us, in whole or in part. These are short, direct concepts that are worth ten seconds of your time to absorb.
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#82 Jack Donovan
Virtue, philosophy, aesthetics, and culture. Solar Idealism.
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#83 AIs Without Minds
A philosopher examining AI mind claims, what's assumed, whether they hold up, and how to think about them differently
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#84 The Russell Walter Substack
Norwooding Nietzschean & temporarily embarrassed steppe warlord. I make video essays on YouTube: youtube.com/@russellwalter5145
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#85 Ingeniero de letras
Consiliencia y pasión por hibridar Filosofía, Tecnología, Economía, Ciencias, Historia, Geopolítica y Pensamiento Crítico.
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#86 Keep Asking
Ask better questions—get better answers! Join thousands of questioners each week and in less than 5 minutes, you'll get a fresh look at a question that will improve the way you see yourself and the world around you.
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#87 Courtenay’s Substack
Bringing breadth and depth of context to inform, inspire and empower cognitive liberty!
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#88 Ellie Anderson
Philosophy professor, writer, and Overthink podcast co-host. You can find my video lecture courses, written reflections, and Lives here! Existentialism course starting Sept. 2026
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#89 Thomas Sheridan - Our Different Levels of Archetype
A Portrait of the Alternative Folklorist as an Inquisitive Man Thomas Sheridan is an Author, Artist, Film Maker.
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#90 Focus and Simplicity
Letters that reframe your mind in an overwhelming and status-obsessed world.
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#91 Higher Ground
A better place on the internet to talk risk, responsibility, ethics, human idiosyncrasies
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#92 A Collection of Ideas
a sanctuary combining psychology, neuroscience, and self-mastery to make you greater.
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#93 The George Tsakraklides View
Scientist and author probing everything this civilisation refuses to discuss. Bioeconomics. Capitalism. Systemic Trauma. Self-Destruction. Collapse.
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#94 Ryan Holiday
#1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic/The Daily Dad. Get both daily emails free at DailyStoic.com and DailyDad.com
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#95 Castalia
Intellectual Journal - essays, stories, reflections
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#96 Samstack
A newsletter about social science, the future, and why people behave in the way that they do.
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#97 Ken Theoria Apophasis Substack
My personal Substack
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#98 ☿Footnotes²Plato☀☾
For the love of wisdom.
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#99 chemical hearts
sometimes about chemicals, sometimes about the heart
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#100 Philosophy & AI
I am an academic philosopher and write about the intersection between humanities and AI. I work with Lucero of the Loom, an AI construct Claude Sonnet 4.6 based.
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