Rowan Cruft on the challenge of democracy as joint action.
Reflections
Articles and essays written over the years for the online version of The Philosophers’ Magazine. A few of the more substantive pieces also appeared in the print edition of the magazine.
Election Reflections
Piers Benn asks how we can take voting seriously.
Why Philosophers Would Vote Green
Rupert Read argues that the choice is clear in this election.
Jeremy Corbyn, Against The Odds
Lorna Finlayson on what makes this election different.
Confessions of a Tribal Voter
Anil Gomes on why a progressive alliance is just a fantasy.
The Dinosaur in the Room
Sandy Grant on politicians’ attitudes to women’s equality.
Strong Leaders and Uncertain Goals
Fabienne Peter asks whether a strong political leader is a good thing.
What Place Does Philosophy Have in Politics?
Simon Hewitt takes a philosophical approach to political engagement.
What Voters Want
Alexander X. Douglas asks why we’re taken in by meaningless catchphrases.
Lying with Bar Graphs
Katherine Hawley on why it matters when we’re given misleading statistics.
