Something So Right: Love and Justice
What are the limits of human love? Can we love everyone? Or should we only focus on those closest to us?
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7 Ways of Reading Philosophy: An Introduction
There are many ways you can read a philosophy book. In this first in a series of blog posts, I'm going to explore what it means to read philosophy differently.
Alcmaeon of Croton, the First Philosopher of Medicine
The Greek doctor and philosopher Alcmaeon was one of the earliest thinkers to systematically address questions of health and illness.
We All Stand Together: Love, connection, community
Amazonian social philosophies of love and community, and how for social primates, community is fundamental to how we live and love.
On Bread and Fiction
Writing fiction is like making bread. You need to know when to knead it, and when to just let it rise.
Alexus McLeod on Maya Philosophy
Questions of time, ritual and identity lie at the heart of Maya philosophical traditions. Find out more in our fascinating interview with Alexus McLeod.
The Solitude of Books
In a world obsessed with conversation, physical books bring us solitude and freedom.
Amateurism, Professionalism and the Art of Creativity
If you want to create, you need to be professional. But you also need to be an amateur.
Sunzi's Way of Deceit
Sunzi's "The Art of War" is an ancient Chinese text that has become famous worldwide for its insights into strategy. Even today, it is still a go-to reference for military and business leaders.
Weaving the Net of Argument
Three ancient women philosophers weave arguments to challenge their male contemporaries. Gārgī Vācaknavī in India, Hipparchia in Greece and Jing Jiang in China.
Empedocles on Love and Strife
Empedocles was a philosopher, wandering poet and shamanic healer who claimed the entire universe was underpinned by the forces of Love and Strife.