The appalling dilemmas created by Covid-19
The ethics of who lives and dies is one of the most sensitive and important problems raised by the current crisis
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Category: Articles & Essays
Trevor Phillips is no Islamophobe
We should be free to criticise any religious belief system so long as we choose our words with care.
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A better way to be a winner
Why Brexiteer politicians need to stop gloating over their victories and start accepting their responsibilities
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What people get wrong about Bertrand Russell
If we look to the full completion of goals and ambitions as the mark of success, Russell’s life was a heroic failure. But if achievement means living a life according to your passions and values, Russell’s life was a glorious success.
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Roger Scruton: an appreciation
He was sincere in his desire to defend his unfashionable political views and promote robust debate even—especially—of views that were considered taboo. The result was a certain notoriety but he insisted to me in 2009 that “I don’t feel bitter at all. I had a really interesting time being disliked.”
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