Stephen Mumford considers whether the presence of mental illness undermines the capacity to act freely.
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Kierkegaard in 800 Words
Julian Baggini looks at the life and work of Soren Kierkegaard.
Charlie Hebdo and PEN
Russell Blackford examines the controversy generated by PEN America’s decision to give Charlie Hebdo its free expression award.
Do Animals Have Free Will?
Helen Steward argues that in thinking about free will, it is essential to consider the capacities of animals.
Mary Wollstonecraft – The First Feminist?
TPM’s brief introduction to the ideas and work of Mary Wollstonecraft.
Wittgenstein in 800 Words
Rupert Read introduces the work and ideas of Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Kant’s Legacy
Paul Guyer considers the centrality of the idea of autonomy to Kant’s legacy.
Should the Law on Assisted Dying Be Changed?
Marianne Talbot considers the reasons to change the law on assisted dying.
Descartes in 800 Words
Johnathan Walmsley introduces Descartes’ method of doubt.
Is Time Real?
Massimo Pigliucci on the metaphysical implications of an approach to physics that suggests time and space are not entities, but rather ways to order events.
