Philosophy & Psychology
Credulity for tales of the astonishing
Remember the time when claiming to have been abducted by aliens was all the rage among the hillbillies, crackpots and ...
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Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking
What makes a life virtuous? The answer might seem simple: virtuous actions – actions that align with morality. But life ...
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How to survive in these interesting – and difficult – times
There is a wonderful film called the The Book Thief, which is based on a novel by Markus Zusak, an ...
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Steven Pinker’s insights on how ‘common knowledge’ shapes our individual lives and societies
I don’t know about you, but ever since I can remember – from my early teens – I have been ...
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Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle
In his powerful book The Burnout Society, South Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues that in modern society, individuals have an ...
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Should we widen our ‘moral circle’?
Should we care about AI systems when they become so advanced they appear to be almost human in key respects? ...
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What gives you the right to an opinion?
Opinions loom large in the contemporary world. They inform people’s behaviour. They lead to actions which seriously affect both individuals ...
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Can we find common ground between moderate leftists and ‘wokists’?
A.C. Grayling’s new book Discriminations: Making Peace in the Culture Wars sees the renowned philosopher wading into the ethical minefields of ‘woke’ activism, ...
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Pauli, Freud and Jung: A revolution in the world of psychology
By the end of 1930, Austrian-born theoretical physicist Wolfgang Pauli was experiencing a cascade of troubles that had begun almost ...
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How paranormal beliefs help people cope in uncertain times
Paranormal beliefs create a sense of control, predictability and comfort in uncertain times, according to academic studies. That doesn’t explain why ...
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How to improve your critical thinking skills
There is a Fox News headline that goes like this: ‘Transgender female runner who beat 14,000 women at London Marathon offers ...
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The decisions we make
The new year is well and truly over, and most Australians are back to their normal lives. Which is another ...
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