The Solitude of Books
In a world obsessed with conversation, physical books bring us solitude and freedom.
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Latest news, writing, essays, thoughts, fragments, explorations etc.
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 ancient women philosophers weave arguments to challenge their male contemporaries. Gārgī Vācaknavī in India, Hipparchia in Greece and Jing Jiang in China.
Empedocles on Love and Strife
Empedocles was a philosopher, wandering poet and shamanic healer who claimed the entire universe was underpinned by the forces of Love and Strife.
Lucy and the Rocket Dog, forthcoming in French
My book, Lucy and the Rocket Dog, forthcoming in French in 2022.
Deng Xi, the Philosopher Who Argued From Both Sides
Deng Xi was a lawyer and philosopher skilled in debate, who frequently caused confusion by simultaneously arguing opposite viewpoints.
Anaxagoras on the Gunkiness of Reality
The Presocratic philosophers are famously strange; but Anaxagoras, who saw the universe as essentially gunky, is one of the strangest.
Anna Ezekiel on Günderrode, and Doing Philosophy Differently
Philosopher Anna Ezekiel talks about Karoline von Günderrode, and about the German philosopher's distinctive philosophy of free will, identity and death.
Navigating Wisdom with Aristotle (Wisdom #2)
In this class, we're exploring Aristotle's ideas of theoretical and practical wisdom, heading on perilous Atlantic sea voyages, and asking about what it means not just to know stuff, but also to act wisely.
Jing Jiang on Politics, Gender and Weaving
Jing Jiang is one of the earliest women in Chinese recorded history to engage in philosophical debate.