Finding Our Way With Laozi
The legendary Chinese philosopher Laozi is associated with the long tradition of Daoism (or Taoism). But his work is famously elliptical and difficult.
Blogs
Something So Right: Love and Justice (Love #3)
What are the limits of human love? Can we love everyone? Or should we only focus on those closest to us? And what happens when our personal loves and commitments come into contact with impersonal questions of justice?
7 Ways of Reading Philosophy: An Introduction
There are many ways you can read a philosophy book. In this first in a series of blog posts, I'm going to explore what it means to read philosophy differently.
Alcmaeon of Croton, the First Philosopher of Medicine
What does it mean to be sick or well? What is health? The Greek doctor and philosopher Alcmaeon, who came from the city of Croton, was one of the earliest thinkers to systematically address questions of health and illness.
We All Stand Together: Love, connection and community (Love #2)
In this week's class, we are exploring Amazonian social philosophies of love and community, and how for social primates, community is fundamental to how we live and love.
On Bread and Fiction
Writing fiction is like making bread. You need to know when to knead it, and when to just let it rise.
Alexus McLeod on Maya Philosophy
Questions of time, ritual and identity lie at the heart of Maya philosophical traditions. Find out more in our fascinating interview with Alexus McLeod.
Let's Do It: The Philosophy of Love (Love #1)
Welcome to the first lesson in our Season 2 series, taking a global perspective on the philosophy of love.
The Solitude of Books
In a world obsessed with conversation, physical books bring us solitude and freedom.
Amateurism, Professionalism and the Art of Creativity
If you want to create, you need to be professional. But you also need to be an amateur.
Sunzi's Way of Deceit
Sunzi's "The Art of War" is an ancient Chinese text that has become famous worldwide for its insights into strategy. Even today, it is still a go-to reference for military and business leaders.
Weaving the Net of Argument
Three stories of women philosophers in the ancient world weaving arguments to challenge their male contemporaries. Gārgī Vācaknavī in India, Hipparchia in Greece, and Jing Jiang in China.