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Know thyself − all too well: Why Taylor Swift’s songs are philosophy

  • Written by Jessica Flanigan, Professor of Leadership Studies and Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law, University of Richmond
Know thyself − all too well: Why Taylor Swift’s songs are philosophy'Fearless' on stage − and in introspection. Ashok Kumar/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Taylor Swift isn’t just a billionaire songwriter and performer. She’s also a philosopher.

As a Swiftie and a philosopher, I’ve found that this claim surprises Swifties and philosophers alike. But once her fans learn a bit...

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