The worry that we are too materialistic is an inevitable one in modern consumer society. The answer, surprisingly, is that …
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The Problem with Over-Friendly People
Friendliness is a great virtue. Over-friendliness can be an unexpected problem. For gifts and more from The School of Life, …
Why Hegel knew there would be days like these
The German philosopher Hegel helps us to understand that progress in societies is never linear, and that these societies may …
How to cope with impotence
The cause of certain kinds of impotence lies in a curious and poignant area: with excessive respect. If you like …
Love and Sulking
It’s deeply tempting to get into sulks in relationships. We should, however, always strive to explain, rather than silently act …
The Mind Body Problem
The Mind-Body problem is one of the greatest conundrums of philosophy and of our everyday lives too. If you like …
Why, how & when to Flirt
Flirting is an art that deserves to be far more widely known and far more often practiced. Here is a …
The Purpose of Friendship
Our desire to build good and lasting friendships is often undermined by a lack of focus on what friendship should …