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• Restraint and Virtue

  When philosophers get to talking about the prerequisites for virtue, you can expect one of two reactions. The 'So what else is new?' reaction is more common. Read more

  The 01 june 2026 by   C. Suresh
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• Riding the Mail Rail

  

  Whenever we’re in London for our regular rendezvous with nearest and dearest, we try to fit in something a little different. And what could be more different... Read more

  The 30 may 2026 by   Jackscott
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• Equanimity

  Freedom from the pair of opposites is a phrase that resonates specifically through Indian philosophy. The most common opposites that are mentioned are... Read more

  The 25 may 2026 by   C. Suresh
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• Spending a Penny

  

  I see some weird and wonderful stuff about Norwich and its long and glorious history. Perhaps the weirdest and most wonderful is about the city’s lost loos... Read more

  The 23 may 2026 by   Jackscott
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• Vanishing Obstacles?

  Sometimes, phlilosophers seem to attribute magical powers to character traits. It's as though they think that, say, perseverance is like a magic wand that can... Read more

  The 18 may 2026 by   C. Suresh
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• And Then There Was One

  

  I received sad news of the sudden and unexpected death of someone I once knew well. Paul and I were firm friends at secondary school. Read more

  The 16 may 2026 by   Jackscott
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• 'Motive' Power?

  The point of all philosophy is to motivate you in the right direction. (What is the right direction? The direction that the philosopher prefers, of course. Read more

  The 11 may 2026 by   C. Suresh
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• The Best Place to Live in the UK

  

  Good old Norwich has been crowned the best place to live in the land for 2026 by The Sunday Times. Judges heaped praise on the city for its ‘historic... Read more

  The 09 may 2026 by   Jackscott
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• Ship of Destruction?

  Like I keep lamenting, philosophers very seldom give pleasant advice. Much like dieticians. I mean, ever heard of a dietician tell you that the route to a size... Read more

  The 04 may 2026 by   C. Suresh
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• Fling That Sling

  

  At last, Liam’s liberation day has come to pass. Six weeks following surgery on his shoulder to repair a rotator cuff tear, Liam can finally fling that sling. Read more

  The 02 may 2026 by   Jackscott
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