Fiction

A Bale of Woe

The name of the medieval logician Jean Buridan (c.1295-1358) is forever linked to a curious problem in decision-making. Peter Cave recounts his own sad but instructive meeting with Buridan’s Ass.
[Issue 50: March/April 2005]

Ethics, Logic & Hockey: A Dialogue

What happened when the game’s authorities got serious about cleaning up hockey? Ryan Baker on philosophy in action.
[Issue 49: January/February 2005]

A Driver’s Philosophy

by Chengde Chen
[Issue 49: January/February 2005]

Climate of Conflict

by Handsen Chikowore
[Issue 49: January/February 2005]

I Am Dan’s Brain

Memoires of a much-travelled mind, as revealed to Terry Dartnall.
[Issue 48: October/November 2004]

Philosopher or Poettess?

by Sylvia Plate
[Issue 48: October/November 2004]

The Meaning of Life

A gripping tale of philosophy, literature and romance by Philip Bellamy.
[Issue 47: August/September 2004]

Sexual Healing

Another instructive and improving tale by the risque but virtuous Peter Cave.
[Issue 46: May/June 2004]

On Real and Artificial Flowers

by Chengde Chen
[Issue 45: March/April 2004]

Gravity

A short story by Mairi Wilson.
[Issue 45: March/April 2004]

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