Philosophy | Ethics Short Stories
Philosophy ethics short story fiction monthly literary magazine publisher.
We are very proud to announce, as part of our pilot program, our group is hosting their own after dinner conversation discussion using our stories is being hosted in Dillsburg, Penn. They are called “Pondering From All Angles: Philosophical Exploration Group” and if you are able to check them out you should take a look!
Read MoreThe May Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Read exclusive short stories that ask “what if” ethical and philosophical questions. Sign up today on the website to get your copy!
Read MoreCarefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics exploring the nature of reality and perceptions. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. Edition Editor - Christi Mancha
Read MoreLiterary magazines face unique challenges when deciding how many copies to print, as they often have smaller budgets and niche audiences compared to mainstream publications.
Read MoreCarefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy of bioethics. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions.
Read MoreAfter Dinner Conversation is in the process of forming its first CAPACITY-BUILDING BOARD and is extending an invitation to 2-4 volunteer board members through a public announcement. This will finalize our initial group, comprising 6-8 board members, who will work together to support us in attaining financial stability.
Are you passionate about supporting independent literary organizations? Do you relish sharing your talents and knowledge? Are you the kind of person who identifies opportunities to assist and follows through with action? If you answered "YES" to all these questions, we're seeking Board Members just like you!
Read MoreWe asked Chat GPT to write a version of the trolley problem dilemma, but suitable for children. We don’t think we would actually show this to children…
Read MoreWe have started adding our magazine/books to Amazon and Audible has audiobooks. Just do a search of "After Dinner Conversation" to see what's available!
Read MoreThe March Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Read exclusive short stories that ask “what if” ethical and philosophical questions. Sign up today on the website to get your copy!
Read MoreUnlike most literary magazines, we don’t hate Chat-GPT. Like a hammer, or a knife, or a splitting atom, it’s a tool, used by others for both good and evil. While we don’t accept AI written submissions, we do find it fun to ask it to do silly things like “Write Alice in Wonderland in the style of Charles Bukowski.” And so we did, and this is what it wrote.
Read MoreAfter Dinner Conversation, the award-wining literary magazine with a focus on short fiction that asks ethical and philosophical questions is proud to announce we will start adding applicable “Content Warnings” at the start of each magazine story.
Read MoreIn a world where ethical dilemmas and moral ambiguity often arise, being an ethical person is not only a personal choice but also a responsibility towards oneself and others. Ethics, at its core, is about making conscious decisions that prioritize the well-being and respect of individuals and the greater society. While the path to becoming an ethical person may seem daunting, it is a journey worth embarking upon for the betterment of ourselves and the world around us. In this blog post, we will explore some key principles and practical steps to help you cultivate integrity and become an ethical person.
Read MoreIn the dynamic world of literature, the submission process can often feel like navigating uncharted waters for aspiring writers. Questions about acceptance rates, the impact of networking, and the influence of solicited submissions versus open submissions (often with a submission fee) have long lingered in the minds of those seeking publication. In a move towards transparency and openness, the Raleigh Review has created a webpage on their site in response listing the solicited versus open acceptance rates for literary magazines.
Read MoreThe February Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Read exclusive short stories that ask “what if” ethical and philosophical questions. Sign up today on the website to get your copy!
Read MoreAfter Dinner Conversation is starting virtual classes! A virtual writing workshop, and a virtual book club/discussion group for stories we publish. Starting in March, 2024, reserve your spot today! https://buff.ly/3u3LeAk
Read MoreCarefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of technology. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions.
Read More"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" is a short story by Ursula K. Le Guin that presents a moral dilemma. In the story, the happiness and prosperity of the utopian city of Omelas depend on the suffering of a single child. The ethical response for a character in this situation is subjective and depends on the individual's moral principles and values.
Read MoreAfter Dinner Conversation has been going strong for five years, and we have always had requests for teachers/professors to copy and use our short stories in their classrooms. We've always said yes, and that finally got us to thinking, "hey, we should put out themed books!" So, this year, we are. Nine themed books based on previous short stories we have published. The first themed book is "Technology Ethics."
Read MoreEach year we ask our subscribers to pick their favorite new stories we published for the year and release them as an anthology book of 20(ish) stories.
This year, we are proud to announce the following stories will be released on February 1st as part of our digital/print "Best Of" anthology of 2023. Keep in mind, these are the stories picked (mostly) by our subscribers, not our editors. https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/2024books
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