Scotty Hendricks

Scotty Hendricks

Contributing Writer

scotty hendricks

Scotty Hendricks is a graduate student and long-time contributor to Big Think. He resides in Chicago.

A Chinese philosophy book with open pages.
Dive into China's profound intellectual legacy through five seminal texts that have shaped millennia of thought.
An influential philosophy book featuring a bearded man on its portrait.
Dive into seven texts that continue to shape Western philosophy, from ancient Mesopotamia to Greece's brightest minds.
Six authors, six monumental legacies, and a unique thread connecting them: a solitary novel that shines brightly.
A monochrome picture depicting a band embracing the philosophy of music.
Music is part of the human experience, which is why some philosophers have written about it. Some had wacky ideas.
Cupid and Psyche statue
Philosophy can focus on some dull topics. Luckily, some thinkers have spent lots of time on the philosophy of sex
A painting showcasing the enigmatic visage of a bearded man, invoking intrigue and perhaps evoking insight into the psychology of criminals through subtle symbolism.
Great writing can unveil the criminal psyche better than any other artistic medium.
A juxtaposition of photos featuring individuals reflecting the philosophy of science through a book.
Philosophy is often seen as little more than armchair speculation. This is a shame, as philosophy often has helped science reach new heights.