A New Appointment
I'm now on the full-time faculty at Parami University
News
Latest news, writing, essays, thoughts, fragments, explorations etc.
Dragon-carving for Writers
Literature and creativity in translation, funded by British Council Connections Through Culture
7 Ways of Reading Philosophy: #6 Reading for laughs
Why so serious? Philosophy, mood, and why sometimes, seriousness is overrated.
Kautilya on the Crooked Business of Politics
The ancient Indian treatise on rulership, and the pragmatics of maintaining power
Barbara Stok, on Comics and Cynics
Comics artist Barbara Stok talks about her brilliant reimagining of the life of the Cynic philosopher Hipparchia.
Award Shortlisting for Hello, Stranger
My book, Hello, Stranger, has been shortlisted for the East Anglian Book Awards.
Food and Stories in Ireland, with Wind&Bones
This September, I'm in Ireland at the Waterford Harvest Festival