Economists constantly refer to inflation and tend to suggest it is a Very Bad Thing. But why exactly, where does …
Tag: wisdom
POLITICAL THEORY – Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes believed that it is always better to have security rather than liberty in a country. He was therefore …
Mummy-Fication
‘Mummy-fication’ is the fateful process whereby a woman turns into a proxy of her partner’s mother and the partner turns …
How Will We Die?
Death will come to all of us, but how and when? A little film investigates – and is meant to …
HISTORY OF IDEAS – Capitalism
Though capitalism seems like just plain common-sense nowadays, it is a theory of human society with a distinctive history and …
What is ‘success’?
We often think of being a success in status and financial terms. But being a success just means doing anything …
Psychotherapy
Having some psychotherapy is just about the most significant and interesting thing you could do to improve your chances of …
What are Universities for?
Universities have a hugely prestigious place in our societies. We go there to be taught how to make a living. …