The Uses of Pessimism
“Scruton has a knack for identifying the truths in conservatism that both supporters and critics would do well to attend[…]
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Goodbye Cohesive Communities, Hello Successful Neighbourhoods
“It seems to me that by “social cohesion” we minimally mean, to return to our first metaphor, a social fabric[…]
ReadAugust podcast
This summer special is an edited recording of a discussion I chaired in April on addiction: should we penalise or treat? The panel comprised: Dr Nick Airey, an NHS psychiatrist specialising in addiction, John Moore (Criminology, University of the West of England), Dr Giles Pearson, (Philosophy, University of Bristol), Dr Jon Webber (Philosophy, Cardiff University). The event was organised by Dr Havi Carel, Philosophy, UWE and sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
ReadWhy won’t I read your work?
“To whom it may concern: I’m sorry to address you in such an impersonal way, but I get quite a[…]
ReadChoice is rarely black and white
“You have a choice about what to believe in one very important respect. You could choose to strive to overcome[…]
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