Themed Articles

Revolt & Complacency

Stefan Catana on three revolutionary thinkers and their ideas for creating progress in politics.
[Issue 149: April/May 2022]

Iris Murdoch & The Mystery of Love

Stephen Leach looks with Murdoch at the three graces of love, art, and morality.
[Issue 148: February/March 2022]

The Philosophy of Romantic Love

Peter Keeble says philosophy, like love, is a many-splendoured thing.
[Issue 148: February/March 2022]

Spinoza & the Troubles of the Heart

Dan Taylor shows that even great philosophers can have their hearts broken.
[Issue 148: February/March 2022]

The Unlovable Parts of a Loving Society

Matei Tanasă asks if we should love the unlovable.
[Issue 148: February/March 2022]

Living & Coexisting by Courage, Generosity & Wisdom

Finn Janning says empathy and compassion are necessary for our thriving and even our survival.
[Issue 148: February/March 2022]

Looking for the Purpose of Life

Brian King says that life’s meaning is a question of purpose; but what is the purpose of human existence?
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

Why You’re (Probably) Wrong About The Meaning of Life

Lewis Vaughn asks what it’s all about.
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

What Is Happiness?

Gary Cox asks, ‘is happiness a cigar called Hamlet?’, and other searching questions.
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

The Happy State

Dan Corjescu says soma could be coming.
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022]

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