Hui Shi and the Power of Analogy
The Chinese philosopher Hui Shi (370-310 BCE) was famed for his logical puzzles, and his skill in debate.
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Philosophy, Writing and Wayward Curiosities from Will Buckingham
Plato's Theory of Forms
Plato is famous for what is sometimes called his "theory of forms". But what are forms? What is this theory? And what makes Aslan an almost-perfect cat?
Take Five Books
Five book recommendations about hospitality and the art of living alongside strangers.
How Writing Opens Up New Spaces in a Crowded World
When the marketplace of words seems crowded, the best remedy is to keep on writing
Aztec Philosophy and the Slipperiness of the World
Aztec philosophy tells us that the world is slippery, and that if we don't want to lose our footing, we need all the wisdom we can get.
Arete of Cyrene and the Smooth Motion of the Flesh
Arete of Cyrene was an early woman philosopher who was important in the establishment of the Cyrenaic school, which emphasised the centrality of bodily pleasure to the good life.
Mencius and the Sprouts of Virtue
Mencius was a Confucian philosopher who argued for the inherent goodness of human nature, and who insisted that good government is about nourishing this inherent goodness.
Plato's Cave, and Escaping the Prison of Ignorance
Plato is undoubtedly one of the most influential thinkers in all of history. He opened up a series of questions — about philosophy, about knowledge, about truth, about politics and about ethics — that have continued to preoccupy people down to the present-day.
Creativity on the Academic Margins: Podcast
A podcast interview about writing, creativity and the challenges of teaching in multilingual environments, with Dr Tim Hannigan.