James Hannam's book is a good read but presents a distorted view of the medieval period and the development of science that suits his Catholic agenda, claims Charles Freeman.
Owen Hatherley embraces the society of the body
AC Grayling learns to live without God
It can cure cancer, make you rich and even foster world peace, claim its advocates. But what proof is there, asks Ben Fine, that social capital has any benefits at…
Is forgiveness just for the devout? asks Eve Garrad
She has won the Pulitzer and Orange prizes for her fiction, and been called the greatest writer of prose in the English language. With her new book she enters the…
Philosopher Mary Warnock tells Laurie Taylor why religion and politics shouldn’t mix
Is the glass half full? Half empty? Just be glad you’ve got a drink says Julian Baggini
Anatol Lieven assesses the past and future of an idea
Les Back on the ordinary virtues of paying attention