Is there any real distinction between ‘high’ and ‘low’ pleasures?
Does it matter whether our pleasures are spiritual or carnal, intellectual or stupid? Or are all pleasures pretty much the same?
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Author: Julian Baggini
Is the Church of England dancing with the devil?
The Church of England has said “we take the view that it is most effective to be in the room with these companies seeking change as a shareholder.” Is this moral sophistication or mere self-serving sophistry?
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Do you think what you think you think?
We should stop treating instantaneity as the mark of authenticity. What we find at the tips of our tongues or our fingers does not necessarily most deeply reflect who we are.
ReadBristol – 20 October
THE PHILOSOPHICAL TIMES – BRISTOL, 20 OCTOBER. Second monthly look into the philosophy behind the headlines at St Georges at 11am. Includes free filter coffee! Third Saturday of every month (usually).
ReadIlkley Literature Festival
HOW THE WORLD THINKS – ILKLEY, 13 OCTOBER. Talking about my new book at 17:45.
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