Explore Philosophical Arguments
Philosophical arguments sharpen your thinking and reveal assumptions you didn't know you had.
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Example Prompt
Explain [PHILOSOPHICAL TOPIC like the trolley problem, free will vs determinism, or the nature of consciousness]. Present the main positions, the strongest arguments for each side, famous philosophers associated with each view, and common objections. End with questions I can reflect on myself.
Pro Tip
Ask for thought experiments that challenge each position to test your own intuitions.
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