The relevance of John Henry Newman's idea of liberal education The kind of liberal education espoused by the man to be canonised this weekend can contribute to upholding democratic citizenship Education • 11 Oct 19
The relevance of John Henry Newman's idea of liberal education The kind of liberal education espoused by the man to be canonised this weekend can contribute to upholding democratic citizenship Education • 11 Oct 19
Can climate activism save us from Post-Truth? Climate activism is the last best hope to expose Post-Truth as a calculated strategy to delegitimise science and democracy Climate Change • 16 Sep 19
Can climate activism save us from Post-Truth? Climate activism is the last best hope to expose Post-Truth as a calculated strategy to delegitimise science and democracy Climate Change • 16 Sep 19
The moral case against a no-deal Brexit A no-deal Brexit is fundamentally morally wrong since it cannot be justified to everyone on grounds that no one could reasonably reject Brexit • 02 Sep 19
The moral case against a no-deal Brexit A no-deal Brexit is fundamentally morally wrong since it cannot be justified to everyone on grounds that no one could reasonably reject Brexit • 02 Sep 19
How HBO's Chernobyl addresses 21st century concerns The visual signs and aural symbols of the series make a profound statement about our contemporary cultural moment Philosophy • 06 Aug 19
How HBO's Chernobyl addresses 21st century concerns The visual signs and aural symbols of the series make a profound statement about our contemporary cultural moment Philosophy • 06 Aug 19
What Nietzsche can teach us about fake news The philosopher's legacy has been tainted by erroneous readings of his work and misappropriation of his ideas Fake News • 03 May 19
What Nietzsche can teach us about fake news The philosopher's legacy has been tainted by erroneous readings of his work and misappropriation of his ideas Fake News • 03 May 19
Remain or Leave: is Brexit is a case of emotions over reason? How much rational control does either side have over its decision-making in an emotive and divisive issue like Brexit? Brexit • 27 Feb 19
Remain or Leave: is Brexit is a case of emotions over reason? How much rational control does either side have over its decision-making in an emotive and divisive issue like Brexit? Brexit • 27 Feb 19
Here's the moral case for a second Brexit referendum A second Brexit referendum would not mark the end of democracy in the UK as we know it Brexit • 25 Feb 19
Here's the moral case for a second Brexit referendum A second Brexit referendum would not mark the end of democracy in the UK as we know it Brexit • 25 Feb 19
The philosophy behind Ireland's housing crisis Our legal, political and moral right to private property is overly simplistic and fails to stand up to scrutiny Housing • 07 Jan 19
The philosophy behind Ireland's housing crisis Our legal, political and moral right to private property is overly simplistic and fails to stand up to scrutiny Housing • 07 Jan 19
Why do we become so entrenched in our political views? We often base our identities on political affiliation or religious beliefs and sometimes don't understand what these actually stand for Politics • 03 Jan 19
Why do we become so entrenched in our political views? We often base our identities on political affiliation or religious beliefs and sometimes don't understand what these actually stand for Politics • 03 Jan 19
What would Sartre make of Donald Trump and Nigel Farage? In world of divisive politics, extreme views and fake news, what would some philosophers make of today's crop of populists? Philosophy • 19 Dec 18
What would Sartre make of Donald Trump and Nigel Farage? In world of divisive politics, extreme views and fake news, what would some philosophers make of today's crop of populists? Philosophy • 19 Dec 18
A philosopher's guide to beauty What do we mean when we say something or someone is beautiful? Philosophy • 18 Dec 18
A philosopher's guide to beauty What do we mean when we say something or someone is beautiful? Philosophy • 18 Dec 18
The trials and humiliations of Theresa May How can we explain the British prime minister's ability to carry on despite a constant wave of attacks, onslaughts and setbacks? Theresa May • 17 Dec 18
The trials and humiliations of Theresa May How can we explain the British prime minister's ability to carry on despite a constant wave of attacks, onslaughts and setbacks? Theresa May • 17 Dec 18
The ethics of business: can a good person be a good trader? How hard is it for those in business to reconcile their efforts to pursue a successful career with efforts to live a virtuous life? Philosophy • 04 Dec 18
The ethics of business: can a good person be a good trader? How hard is it for those in business to reconcile their efforts to pursue a successful career with efforts to live a virtuous life? Philosophy • 04 Dec 18
What can philosophy tell us about the fight over climate change? 17th century philosopher Francis Bacon is playing a role in the urgent contest over the heart and soul of climate action Climate Change • 18 Sep 18
What can philosophy tell us about the fight over climate change? 17th century philosopher Francis Bacon is playing a role in the urgent contest over the heart and soul of climate action Climate Change • 18 Sep 18
"The significance of this referendum cannot be overestimated" Structural injustice and oppression have always been part of Irish society, but the referendum result signals that a change process is underway referendum 2018 • 15 Jun 18
"The significance of this referendum cannot be overestimated" Structural injustice and oppression have always been part of Irish society, but the referendum result signals that a change process is underway referendum 2018 • 15 Jun 18
The curious phenomenon of Leonard Cohen Why is an artist whose work sounds like prayers and who sings of failure and guilt so popular in a country which appears to have lost all religion? Leonard Cohen • 12 Apr 18
The curious phenomenon of Leonard Cohen Why is an artist whose work sounds like prayers and who sings of failure and guilt so popular in a country which appears to have lost all religion? Leonard Cohen • 12 Apr 18
Why we should care about philosophy Opinion: American TV can't get enough of it. Michael D Higgins thinks it's the solution to our post-truth culture. It's even being taught in Irish schools. But what is philosophy? Philosophy • 23 Feb 18
Why we should care about philosophy Opinion: American TV can't get enough of it. Michael D Higgins thinks it's the solution to our post-truth culture. It's even being taught in Irish schools. But what is philosophy? Philosophy • 23 Feb 18
When your parallel life takes over from reality Opinion: social media allows us to develop a virtual identity that runs parallel to what we do and who we really are Social Media • 07 Feb 18
When your parallel life takes over from reality Opinion: social media allows us to develop a virtual identity that runs parallel to what we do and who we really are Social Media • 07 Feb 18
What Galileo can teach us about Brexit Opinion: when it comes to alignments, those negotiating the Brexit relationships between Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK and the EU could take a leaf out of Galileo's book Brexit • 31 Jan 18
What Galileo can teach us about Brexit Opinion: when it comes to alignments, those negotiating the Brexit relationships between Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK and the EU could take a leaf out of Galileo's book Brexit • 31 Jan 18
The case for deradicalisation Is supporting disengagement from extremism an important part of a long-term response to terrorism and how should this be done? terrorism • 25 Sep 17
The case for deradicalisation Is supporting disengagement from extremism an important part of a long-term response to terrorism and how should this be done? terrorism • 25 Sep 17
