Adam Smith was no uncritical apologist for capitalism: he wanted to understand how capitalism could be both fruitful and good. …
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Memento Mori
‘Memento mori’ means, in Latin, ‘remember you must die’. Under this sonorous title, from the Middle Ages onwards, philosophers and …
POLITICAL THEORY – Karl Marx
Karl Marx remains deeply important today not as the man who told us what to replace capitalism with, but as …
How to Defuse an Argument
In the heat of argument, remember that your partner is hurt, not mean. SUBSCRIBE to our channel for new films …
PSYCHOTHERAPY – Donald Winnicott
Donald Winnicott has lots to teach us about how to look after children – but also about how not to …
Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person
You’ll try not to of course – but you will, unwittingly. At least there is comfort in knowing you’re not …
The Dangers of the Internet
It’s fun, it’s everywhere – but it carries a few risks we should bear in mind. If you like our …
EASTERN PHILOSOPHY – Sen no Rikyu
Sen no Rikyū was a Japanese philosopher who understood the role of a cup of tea in a wise and …