Free Sample Philosophy Ethics Short Story Fiction Books For Educators Imagine if Kurt Vonnegut wrote a short story version of “The Allegory of the Cave” or “The Myth of Sisyphus.” “After Dinner Conversation” (non-profit publisher) just received an education-focused donation so we could provide free sample copies of our books to educators. Think of it as accessible short story fiction to use as a springboard (or icebreaker) to get your students talking about the practical application of philosophical concepts. In fact, we even have a story in the next issue of “Philosophy Now.” W ..read more

Government Ethics We are very proud to announce the release of the 7th book in our nine book themed series being released in 2024. Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of government law and regulation. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. Edition Editor - Kolby Granville Release Date: July 21, 2024 ($19.95) Print ($9.95) Digital ISBN# 979-8-9896194-7-4 LCCN# 2023952702 Story Summary The Book Of Approved Words: A go ..read more

    Philosophy Ethics Short Story Literary Fiction Five Year Anniversary Five years ago the website went live, with a total paid staff and unpaid volunteers of exactly one…just me. And a belief that the world needed a place for people to have reasonable and respectful conversations. It’s hard to even list all the changes that have happened in the last five years. We are now a print and digital magazine, with syndication partners. We are in hundreds of library locations, at least. We have a volunteer staff of about 100 people, with a very hardcore group of half a dozen people who wor ..read more

    Congrats to Paola De Pasquale, “Syndication and Outreach Coordinator” Congrats to Paola De Pasquale, who was recently selected to be our “Syndication and Outreach Coordinator.” Paola De Pasquale is a skilled writer with experience in the literary and publishing industries. She has worked as an intern at a literary agency, a bookseller, and is currently a writer for Feltrinelli SRL, where she writes articles on various topics. Paola holds an undergraduate degree from Scuola Holden and is fluent in Italian and English. The Syndication and Outreach Coordinator is a newly created po ..read more

"God is dead." by Friedrich Nietzsche Explained by AI "God is dead" is a famous statement attributed to the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. It appears in his work "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" ("Also sprach Zarathustra"), published between 1883 and 1885. This statement is often misunderstood if taken out of its broader philosophical context. Nietzsche did not use this phrase as a declaration of atheism or a denial of the existence of God in a straightforward theological sense. Instead, it represents a profound and metaphorical commentary on the changing cultural and philosophical landscape ..read more

The July, 2024 Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your “purpose.” It’s time to go deep in search of truth! Sign up today on the website to get your copy today! You can also get our magazine through our partners starting on the 10th, via Zinio, Readly ..read more

    Tiered Short Story Submissions After Dinner Conversation, the premier monthly short story literary fiction magazine, is now offering submission tiers. A “Fast Pass” submission means you skip the line, go straight to our editor, who reads and responds to your story within 3-5 days. He will include his brief thoughts/notes on your story as well. It is currently priced at $17USD. A “Reader Notes” submission follows our regular submission process, the only difference is we include our unfiltered reader notes when we respond to your story in 6-8 weeks. It is much cheaper at $3USD. A ..read more

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Job Title: Syndication and Outreach Coordinator Intern (Unpaid) Department: Editorial Reports To: Editor-in-Chief Period:  6 months Work Expectations:  3-5 hrs/week Location:  Remote Summary: The Syndication and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for expanding the reach and visibility of the literary magazine's content and its editor-in-chief. This involves identifying and securing syndication opportunities for published stories in other publications and platforms, as well as seeking out interview opportunities for the editor-in-chief to promote the magazine and i ..read more

"The Problem Of Evil" As Explained By AI Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher who lived around 341-270 BCE, formulated a concise and influential expression of the problem of evil. His argument, often referred to as the Epicurean paradox, challenges the compatibility of the existence of evil and suffering with the traditional attributes of God, specifically God's omnibenevolence (all-good), omnipotence (all-powerful), and omniscience (all-knowing). Epicurus's formulation of the problem can be presented in a series of conditional statements: If God is willing to prevent evil: This acknowled ..read more