22 Oct Law & Politics How authoritarians twist language into weapons 22/10/2025 By Matthe Sharpe 0 comments The world finds itself in a cultural setting in which large swathes of democratic countries place their faith in faux salvific 'strongm... Continue reading
18 Oct Philosophy & Psychology How to survive in these interesting – and difficult – times 18/10/2025 By Elizabeth Dangerfield 0 comments There is a wonderful film called the The Book Thief, which is based on a novel by Markus Zusak, an Australian-German writer. It is abou... Continue reading
15 Oct Philosophy & Psychology Steven Pinker’s insights on how ‘common knowledge’ shapes our individual lives and societies 15/10/2025 By Jamie Roberts 0 comments I don’t know about you, but ever since I can remember – from my early teens – I have been bemused about the endless rituals we humans p... Continue reading
12 Oct Art, Humour & Poetry MBJ’s view 12/10/2025 By Matt Bissett-Johnson 0 comments See current affairs through the eyes of cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson. Published 12 October 2025. Continue reading
10 Oct History Inquiry versus polemic in grappling with history and language 18/10/2025 By Paul Monk 0 comments Suppose you were in an English language class and your teacher or professor insisted that the use of language in all old books, going b... Continue reading
07 Oct Letters to the Editor A bridge to peace 07/10/2025 By Rationale Magazine 0 comments Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ... Continue reading
03 Oct Law & Politics The world “does have intelligent design”, says Andrew Hastie 03/10/2025 By Si Gladman 0 comments Ten years ago, during his first political campaign, Andrew Hastie refused to answer media questions about his religious views an... Continue reading