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The article presents information on the advantages of sharing ideas on community health by the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge Institute that was held along with the American Public Health Association's (APHA) 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo.

The article focuses on an announcement of Irish President Michael D. Higgins for the expansion of the school curriculum to include philosophy, and mentions views of Higgins on the role of philosophy in creating humanistic and democratic culture, as of February 2017.

The author expresses his opinion regarding the concept of ideas as self-fulfilling prophecies. He discusses the psychological aspects of self-fulfilling prophecies as researched by psychologist Carol Dweck, the sociological aspects of ideas and self-fulfilling prophecies, and examples of self-fulfilling prophecies in economics.

The article offers insights from professional cyclist Mathew Hayman on his cycling career. Hayman states that it was the philosophy of Scott Sunderland and Dave Brailsford on being the king of the cycling world that contributes to his decision to race for the Sky cycling team. He states that Brailsford ensure that every members get what they needed equipment and trainings. He adds that changes which will be implemented by the team could not be liked by traditionalists.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article regarding the distinct scarcity of women philosophers in the philosophical arena by Peter Adamson.

The article explores the cultural role of contemporary philosophy and philosophy as a way of life. The author reflects on the fragmentation of academic philosophy and its subordination to the primacy of scientific inquiry. The article contrasts philosophical inquiry with self-help literature. Other topics include controlling the world, children as philosophers, and axial figures.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Excess verbal growth is endemic" by Marc Champagne.

Contends that the culture in Great Britain is more highbrow than ever in 1999 and that the nation is not dumbing down. Interest for books and classic texts; Popularity of poetry; Society's attitude to philosophy and ideas.

Deals with the article `Trends on Recent American Philosophy,' by Alexander Nehamas from the journal `Daedalus' dated December 1997. American philosophy as an analytical philosophy; Views of pragmatist John Dewey on American philosophy; Factors which contribute to the changes made on American philosophy.

Discusses the role of philosophy in the 20th century. How philosophy began as an attempt to escape into a world in which nothing would change; Impact of Plato's invention of philosophy to escape from transitory needs; The need for philosophers' services in a free society; What do philosophers' clients need in the end of 20th century; Global equity in the philosophical standpoint; Most original movement of philosophical thought; More information.

Focuses on the importance of image for celebrities in the United States. Diane Sawyer's personal inquiry with Michael Jackson and Priscilla Presley; Image projected by the White House; `Newsweek' periodical's portrait of Timmy McVeigh.

The article offers the author's insights on ways to develop optimism in life that includes the aspects of change, giving, and network relationship among other people.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "A Philosophy In The Popular Imagination," by Andrew Taggart.

The article focuses on the philosophical aspects of food which involves culture, pleasure and creativity. Topics discussed include significance of culture, art, and philosophy in human life, aspects of food habits by referring to a film "Babette's Feast," and philosophical ideology behind middle-class indulgence in shopping for food. It also discusses the author's interest to write a book on food and philosophy focusing on embarrassed about food.

The article presents a series of news briefs concerning philosophy. French president Nicholas Sarkozy criticized philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy concerning human rights. A letter is presented that was written by the nine year old son of an American Philosophical Association member after attending their annual conference. Several obituaries are also presented.

The article focuses on the authenticity, engagement and emotion of celebrities. Topics discussed include the interpretation of the power of celebrity emotions, the shared interests of celebrities, their social media presence, the interest of customers, and their engagement with the potential customers.

The author reflects on being reminded that everything old is new again. She notes some common-sense philosophies she had learned from her father Jim Zampini, Honorable R. James Schroeder of Agora Gardens Inc., and Ed Losely of Herman Losely and Son Inc. She highlights the value of listening and hearing versus talking. The author stresses that common sense is always trendy.

The article focuses on the risk of catastrophy and complexity to a financial business or organization. Topics discussed include the books "A Demon of Our Own Design," by Richard Bookstaber and "X-Events: Complexity Overload and the Collapse of Everything," by John Casti, the risks of financial institutions to cyberattacks and exchange downtime, and the comment of Timothy Massad of Commodity Futures Trading Commission on strengthening the financial markets' resilience.

The article focuses on the message of the author Garrison Wynn on how to become a good leader in a workplace area. Topics discussed by Wynn include the importance of listening to others' idea, learn to value the feeling of others, and generation gap in the workforce such as different outlooks in life and different upbringing.