Category: Articles & Essays
Fighting futility
This edition of the microphilosophy newsletter ask whether moral philosophy is a help or a hindrance in war and international relations.
ReadPutin’s tyranny has deeper roots than warped psychology
Authoritarian tyrants never emerge from a vacuum. They are born out of the deeply held values, resentments and grievances of the people they lead. Putin is no exception.
ReadThe weakness of reason
This edition of the microphilosophy newsletter looks at whether weakness of will is enough to explain why why don’t live by our principles.
ReadWhy you shouldn’t be a Stoic
This edition of the microphilosophy newsletter looks at a Confucian challenge to Stoicism.
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