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SOCIOLOGY – Max Weber
Max Weber explained that modern capitalism was born not because of new technology or new financial instruments. What started it …
When are you ready to settle down?
When is it right to settle down with someone? How can one be sure one’s ready? Check out the slightly …
The Wisdom of Space
A series of images provided by NASA (and music by J.S.Bach) help to restore perspective and a sense of peace …
HISTORY OF IDEAS – Romanticism
Romanticism is a historical movement that still hugely colours how we tend to feel and look at the world: it’s …
On finding ‘the right one’
The most romantic thing you can do is realise that there’s no such thing as ‘the right person’. Everyone is …
A Short Imaginary Holiday in the Sun
We don’t need – and in any case, can rarely take – an expensive trip faraway to the sun. But …
EASTERN PHILOSOPHY – Confucius
This great Chinese philosopher believed in everything we ignore nowadays: tradition, institution, obedience and order. That’s why he matters. If …