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The Last Messiah

The first English version of a classic essay by Peter Wessel Zapffe, originally published in Janus #9, 1933. Translated from the Norwegian by Gisle R. Tangenes.
[Issue 45: March/April 2004]

Did the World Have a Beginning?

Mark Goldblatt on a medieval debate with modern echoes.
[Issue 44: January/February 2004]

Zombies Can’t Concentrate

Mary Midgley explains why she doesn’t believe in zombies.
[Issue 44: January/February 2004]

The Gymnasiums of the Mind

Christopher Orlet wanders down literary paths merrily swinging his arms and pondering the happy connection between philosophy and a good brisk walk.
[Issue 44: January/February 2004]

Sartre & Peanuts

Nathan Radke claims that Charlie Brown is an existentialist.
[Issue 44: January/February 2004]

One of the most colourful and engaging of modern philosophers (and of Philosophy Now contributors) is recalled by Robert Holmes, Barry Gan and Tim Madigan.
[Issue 44: January/February 2004]

Heavenly Thoughts

John Donnelly explores a whole tangle of difficulties with the concept of heaven.
[Issue 43: October/November 2003]

The British Philosophical Association

David Evans on the creation of a new society for Britain’s nine-to-five thinkers.
[Issue 43: October/November 2003]

The 21st World Congress of Philosophy

Every five years, philosophers from around the globe gather to drink coffee and swap ideas. Philosophy Now’s Anja Steinbauer and Rick Lewis were there.
[Issue 43: October/November 2003]

Irrefutable Ethics

Richard Taylor on the intractable beliefs people hold about how we should behave.
[Issue 43: October/November 2003]

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