Mental Sets
David Boulton prises open the Western mind
Culture
Disturbing the Silence
Adrienne Rich's poems reviewed by Shirley Dent
Was it ever right?
Hazhir Teimourian despairs of Islam
Sestina
by Alan Brownjohn
The Tyranny of Multiculturalism: Laurie Taylor interviews Adam Kuper
Laurie Taylor talks to the distinguished anthropologist, Adam Kuper, about his new book on the concept of culture.
Body Worlds
Jim Herrick asks whether Gunter von Hagens exhibition is art or anatomy
Responsibility and the Storyteller
Philip Pullman, "the most dangerous author in Britain" according to the Mail on Sunday, on story-telling ethics
Q&A: George Melly
Shirley Dent flirts with George Melly
Angels do exist
Do angels exist? Marilyn Mason says Yes and gives an account of the Artangels who create impressive works of art. Can you be an angel? Yes, it only requires you…
A Human Disaster
Shirley Dent talks to earthquake expert Andy Thompson.