General Articles

Expanding the Original Position to Animals

Matthew Chalmers applies the political philosophy of John Rawls to creatures great and small.
[Issue 146: October/November 2021]

Against Veganism

Chris Belshaw makes the case for rearing animals for their meat and produce.
[Issue 146: October/November 2021]

Moral Philosophy & Being Good

Charlie White asks, what’s the purpose of moral philosophy? Can it take us to a good place?
[Issue 146: October/November 2021]

Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)

Hilarius Bogbinder discovers the surprisingly revolutionary views of one of the Catholic Church”s most revered philosophers.
[Issue 146: October/November 2021]

What Is The Most Fundamental Value?

Our readers give their thoughts on values, each winning a valuable, if random, book.
[Issue 145: August/September 2021]

Jonathan Edwards on Spiders

John Irish reveals the surprisingly Enlightened views of a hellfire preacher.
[Issue 145: August/September 2021]

Taylor Swift’s Liar Paradox

With the help of renowned logician Taylor Swift, Theresa Helke introduces four fundamental paradoxes: the Liar, Epimenides’, the Truth-Teller, and the No-No.
[Issue 145: August/September 2021]

The Stoic’s Lacuna

Alex Richardson explores the ethical cavern at the centre of Stoicism.
[Issue 145: August/September 2021]

Would Kant Have Worn a Face Mask?

Todd Mei says yes, as a duty of practical reason.
[Issue 145: August/September 2021]

Anne Conway (1631-1679)

Jonathan Head looks at the life and thoughts of an early animal equaliser.
[Issue 145: August/September 2021]

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