Secular pilgrimage
Visiting Wittgenstein’s home evokes the philosopher’s serious, ascetic mind (no doubt he would disapprove its restoration
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No quick fix for the obesity crisis
The heart of the problem is that we seek legislation to micromanage the food economy and people’s diets when both operate in more complex, holistic ways. That does not mean we can’t do anything at all. But it does mean we have to avoid the temptation of quick, easy wins and work to overhaul the wider causes and context of bad eating
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Out of mind
“Part of what always bothered me about moral philosophy was the assumption that for any moral dilemma there is a ‘right answer’ and a philosopher will find it for you. Ha!”
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Reflections of a reluctant protestor
I loathe marches but even I couldn’t sit this one out. The prorogation protests will only work, however, if they transcend the Leave/Remain divide.
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The deification of Greta Thunberg
The ferocity of the attacks on Greta Thunberg demands an explanation, but it also raises questions for those who have built up her up and inadvertently helped make her a target.
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