Articles & Essays – Julian Baggini

Unquiet quitting

November 16, 2024 Julian Baggini Microphilosophy, Slider

Why quitting is not always a virtuous and praiseworthy choice even when it is the right choice, in the latest micro philosophy newsletter.

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Loss of control

October 12, 2024 Julian Baggini Microphilosophy, Slider

Why the “Stoic archer” metaphor misses the target.

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The scandal of food waste

October 10, 2024 Julian Baggini Articles & Essays, Slider

Every informed observer agrees that food waste and loss must be reduced if we are to feed all humans. What’s stopping us?

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How to Be in Two Minds

September 28, 2024 Julian Baggini Microphilosophy, Slider

Why being in two minds is better than being in just one.

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On Awe

September 22, 2024 Julian Baggini Articles & Essays, Slider

Awe is not just a feeling. We are rational beings who also cannot help interpret what our feelings mean. So how we make sense of awe makes a huge difference to the role it plays in our life.

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