The Philosophers' Magazine

Sebastian Sunday-Grève and Timothy Williamson discuss the relationship between curiosity and common sense.

In the fifth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris looks at how words get their meaning.

In the fourth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris asks whether karma is real.

In the third part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris asks whether consent can ground an obligation to parents and government.

Nemo Outis turns to the greats of philosophy to learn all about sexual allure

Jo Phoenix argues for the importance of biological realism when thinking about crime, victimisation and the administration of justice.

Jonathan Wolff argues that the moral character of our leaders will be revealed in how they address the long-term effects of the pandemic.

Krista Thomason reviews Andy West’s memoir of prison, family and philosophy.

Cheryl Misak reviews Benjamin Lipscomb’s welcome corrective to a narrative that centers men at the heart of post-war Oxford philosophy.

In the second part of a new series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris asks whether public decency laws are discriminatory.