Is belief in religion and belief in science the same kind of thing, asks philosopher Daniel Dennett
Set in Istanbul, this epic family history was inspired by campaigns for justice for the Armenian people
The birth, life and death of the Department of Social Relations at Harvard University is a cautionary tale of failure, scandal and intellectual breakthrough.
Justin Brierley wants to convince us that belief in God is on the rise. The problem is, he doesn’t offer any evidence
A new book - "Sparks" by Ian Johnson" - gives voice to the Chinese intellectuals hitting the state where it hurts: its grip on the nation's memory
The majority of British people are in favour of the death penalty in extreme cases. But its use would fundamentally alter our society
Gen Z needs to remember who raised them
Russia’s Feminist Anti-War Resistance is a global, leaderless network opposing the war in Ukraine
The culture wars are damaging the sciences by pitting them against the arts. Drawing on the "two cultures" debate, Emma Park makes the case for bridging this false divide
Metaphors are key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. Scientists should do more to harness their power
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