We live in an age that thinks highly of frankness and directness. But there are – nevertheless – a few …
Category: Self Development
PHILOSOPHY – David Hume
David Hume is one of Scotland’s greatest philosophers (Adam Smith is another, about whom we also have a film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejJRhn53X2M). …
HISTORY OF IDEAS – Consumerism
It’s only very recently in history that we’ve been able to buy more than the bare necessities. Can the history …
Why Boys Are Mean To Girls They Like
It can be very hard to keep admitting to yourself and the world that you like someone – when it …
POP CULTURE: The Clever Tricks of Advertising
Adverts know us well and therefore tease us with promises of love, friendship, calm and success – but then go …
Why Love and Teaching Belong Together
We might believe that a true lover shouldn’t try to teach us to change in any way – but in …
Are You A Classical Or Romantic Voter?
We’re used to splitting voters into right and left camps, but might there be a more fruitful division between ‘classical’ …
The Pleasures Of Outdoor Sex
It’s always far more uncomfortable to make love outside than in – so where does the added charge and interest …