Top Philosophy Substacks

#1 Big Think

Learn from the world's biggest thinkers.

#2 Stoic Wisdoms

The leading Stoicism newsletter for personal growth, blending Stoic philosophy with modern psychology. Learn practical strategies for resilience, self-reflection, and lasting self-improvement.

#3 Thinking Sand (210k+ Subscribers)

#4 The Science of Being

exploring the intersection of science, philosophy, psychology, and art within the human experience

#5 The Stoic Manual

Read across all 50 US states & 188 countries. Get wealthier, happier and powerful. Practical advice on Stoicism, Wealth Creation, Social Skills, Health Tools, Leadership, Relationships & Psychology for daily life.

#6 Philosophy Quotes

✱ For those who seek wisdom.

#7 Naval's Archive

Naval's writings, explained.

#8 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.

#9 ŽIŽEK GOADS AND PRODS

Free from all forms of censorship that pervade our media, Žižek evokes and provokes philosophy, politics, culture, and so on.

#10 Yascha Mounk

Big ideas that help you think for yourself.

#11 Classical Wisdom

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds. Each week we discuss philosophy, history, literature, and mythology to unlock the wisdom from the Classical world. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter and receive our Ebook, "How to be Happy" a Guide to Ethical Philosophy.

#12 After Dinner Conversation® - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story

Award-winning short story fiction literary magazine designed to spark real discussion in classrooms, book clubs, and around the dinner table.

#13 The Stand Up Philosopher: Weighty Musings, Lightly Served

Deep explorations delivered with a wink from a national bestselling author with 2 million books sold (that's👋me). Consider these essays philosophical first aid for everyday stresses. Order "Your To Die For Life" now!

#14 Philosopheasy

Practical mental tools for those who want to outthink the noise and navigate modern life with clarity.

#15 Monetize Your Mind

Build a six-figure business using the skills you already have.

#16 Mini Philosophy

A space to explore ideas from the greatest minds in the world with Big Think's Jonny Thomson.

#17 Beauty is truth

Beauty is truth, truth beauty — that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.

#18 The Intrinsic Perspective

Natural philosophy, belles-lettres, polemics.

#19 Alex O'Connor

An agnostic with interests in philosophy, religion, the Bible, and ethics. Subscribe for early access to the Within Reason Podcast.

#20 Buddhist Philosophy

Adhiyana Buddhism Philosophy. Related Accounts: https://substack.com/@neoshakya https://substack.com/@esunq1129

#21 The Roots of Progress

The history of technology and the philosophy of progress, plus announcements from the Roots of Progress Institute

#22 Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Probability, applications and inferential rigor.

#23 Profound Ideas

I have a profound interest in ideas.

#24 Unsolicited Advice

Philosophy and Learning New Things

#25 Tlonletter - di Maura Gancitano e Andrea Colamedici

Un luogo per pensare insieme. Longform, videopodcast, libri e incontri dal vivo con Andrea Colamedici e Maura Gancitano. Ogni settimana nuove idee, conversazioni e strumenti per capire il presente.

#26 AI + IQ

AI for people who want more than boring productivity tricks. Prompts and tools for financial success, reflection, strategy and philosophy.

#27 Ana Suy

O meu Substack pessoal

#28 Commonplace Philosophy

Philosophy for everyday life.

#29 Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Newsletter and podcast from Donald J. Robertson, cognitive-behavioural therapist, and author of Stoicism books, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. Sign up to learn how ancient philosophy and modern psychology can help you to improve your life.

#30 Fisher’s Island

A journal about the life of the mind in the 21st century.

#31 The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

The Poetry of Reality Page is hosted by world renowned evolutionary biologist and best-selling author, Professor Richard Dawkins, celebrated by intellectuals and scientists everywhere for his honest critique of religion and his push for critical thinking.

#32 Nietzsche Wisdoms

Practical lessons for today from Friedrich Nietzsche's life work.

#33 Philosophize This!

Philosophical work translated and humanized with sources. Official text of the Philosophize This! podcast.

#34 Nat Eliason's Newsletter

Tech, Life, Entrepreneurship

#35 The Living Philosophy

Philosophy you can live your life by.

#36 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.

#37 Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson

Civic Renaissance is a community of co-creators. We are recovering the wisdom of the past and deploying it to answer the defining question of our age: how do we flourish across difference? We are building a Civic Renaissance--starting with ourselves.

#38 The Pulse

Emerging ideas on consciousness, current events, science, solutions & more – birthing a new planetary consciousness. Explore how our current paradigms shape our society.

#39 Thinking Better, Together

#40 Thinking in Bets

Decision making in an uncertain world.

#41 La Academia s.XXI

Escribimos para despertar a la gente… o al menos eso intentamos. Porque el mundo ya está lleno de borregos siguiendo el camino que les marcan. No seas uno de ellos...

#42 Overcoming Bias

This is a blog on why we believe and do what we do, why we pretend otherwise, how we might do better, and what our descendants might do, if they don't all die.

#43 New York Journal of Philosophy

Affiliate of the New York Philosophical Society, a weekly publication dedicated to the shared pursuit of wisdom.

#44 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.

#45 Luke Burgis Newsletter

Pursuing the mysterium tremendum et fascinans and writing at the intersection of philosophy, culture, art, technology, and religious wisdom.

#46 Mattias Desmet

A Substack by Mattias Desmet

#47 Useful Fictions

all models are wrong, but some are useful

#48 Stoic Journal

Exploring timeless Stoic philosophy for modern life, offering practical insights on resilience, mindfulness, and living with purpose.

#49 Jungian alchemist

Information for life based on the incredible work of Carl Jung.

#50 Deep Thinkers

Seeker of wisdom. Recovering pessimist. Writing these essays to empower and encourage ♾️

#51 Jordan B Peterson

#52 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

#53 Question Everything with Patrick Ryan

The Subconscious War is happening beneath your awareness. We explore the hidden forces shaping human perception, identity, and reality. Decoding subconscious programming, culture, narratives, and the unseen influences permeating through our everyday life.

#54 The Map is Mostly Water

anecdotes, fables, tales, advice, photography, questions, sentiment, and ways to get lost in the forest

#55 The Thinker’s Mindset

• Threads +10K followers • Philosophy & Literature • Insightful wisdom from the minds that shaped history.

#56 Liminal News With Daniel Pinchbeck

I explore subjects ranging from the mystical and psychedelic to the political and mundane.

#57 Birds Before the Storm

Individual and community preparedness. Memoirs of an anarchist life. Reflections on history.

#58 Rutger Bregman

Historian | Author of ‘Moral Ambition’ (2025), ‘Humankind’ (2020) and ‘Utopia for Realists’ (2014) | Co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition

#59 The Matter with Things

How to realise life, humanity and the cosmos anew

#60 Peter Boghossian

Fostering civil discourse and cognitive liberty through Spectrum Street Epistemology

#61 Contraptions

Janky, wobbly models of everything from philosophy to technology and everything in-between.

#62 Filosofía de bolsillo

Constelaciones de pensamiento. Manual narrativo de filosofía para orientarse.

#63 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.

#64 Cosmos Institute

The Academy for Philosopher-Builders. Building AI for human flourishing.

#65 The Unintuitive

Build a life you don't want to escape from.

#66 Excerpts From A Mug of Insights

We've migrated to www.amugofinsights.org! Only excerpts/selected essays will be published on Substack.

#67 Nabeel S. Qureshi

Essays.

#68 Conspicuous Cognition

Writer. Academic philosopher. Writing about philosophy, psychology, evolution, politics, artificial intelligence, and more.

#69 The Elysian

Radically reimagining the world for our benefit. Exploring a utopian future through essay collections & print pamphlets.

#70 Gunnar Kaiser

Philosophie, Literatur und Kultur mit Gunnar Kaiser

#71 Small Potatoes

Psychology, philosophy, jokes, and more

#72 Tessa Fights Robots (Philosophy, Health, Spirit)

Refuge and empowerment for outsiders

#73 Aporia

Social science. Philosophy. Culture.

#74 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.

#75 Becoming Noble

Build family, resources, and security as the West declines. Get the weekly email to join the new elite.

#76 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.

#77 Academy of Ideas

We write articles explaining the ideas of history's great thinkers in order to empower the individual and promote freedom.

#78 Truth Unchained

Classic Insights For Modern World.

#79 Archedelia

Toward a political theory of the present.

#80 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.

#81 The Stoic Gym

A gentle guide to a life that flows smoothly.

#82 The Nature-Nurture-Nietzsche Newsletter

The newsletter of Professor Steve Stewart-Williams. Evolutionary psychology, sex differences, nature and nurture, science, philosophy, and more.

#83 The Habsburg Way

Discover your roots, raise your family in the values of Catholic nobility, and build a dynasty that thrives for generations.

#84 The Existential List by YEPICURUS

Insights to reignite your inner flame and remind you that life is a sacred adventure.

#85 little notes in reverie

all the "would that I'd loved" is long ago

#86 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.

#87 Curt Jaimungal

Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, AI, and God, rigorously and playfully. Members get every episode days early.

#88 The Alchemist's Dream

I ask some big questions.

#89 Parker's Ponderings

I'm a philosopher here to help you study, think, and read more deeply. Expect philosophy, theology, & SFF essays; study and notebook habit tutorials; philosophical companion essays for our Read-Along books

#90 Fake Noûs

Reasonable thoughts about philosophy, politics, and other interesting stuff.

#91 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.

#92 In Due Course

My personal Substack

#93 Chris Langan's Ultimate Reality

Clarity in a Time of Great Deception

#94 Postliberal Order

Based interventions on philosophy, culture, economy, law, theology and the postliberal order.

#95 Flecha

Una carta que disparo cada dos sábados llena de reflexiones y tesoros.

#96 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.

#97 Figs in Winter: a Community of Reason

By Massimo Pigliucci, a scientist, philosopher, and Professor at the City College of New York. Understanding how the world works, thinking more clearly, living more meaningfully.

#98 The House of Satoshi

History | Philosophy | Bitcoin

#99 Transcend

Zingeving gezocht. Journalist Wouter van Noort zoekt samen met lezers betekenis in nieuwe wetenschap en oude bronnen. Doe je mee?

#100 Redessiner le monde

Des réflexions et des clés pour mieux agir et mieux vivre dans notre monde en grande transition. Avec quelques dessins en prime.