Outlooks on Enlightenment
Simon Blackburn, Professor of Philosophy at Cambridge University and a member of the Humanist Philosophers' Group, takes a look at the relative merits of relativism, scepticism and humanism
Ideas
Cloning: a choice for the future
Professor Richard Norman looks at the issues - both fears and hopes - surrounding reproductive cloning.
Biological Birthrights
Jonathan Cowie looks at the potential dangers and benefits of biological enhancement
Mental manoeuvres: The Genetic Fallacy
Philosopher Julian Baggini on the process of thinking
Materialism, Mechanism and the Human Mind
Are humans exceptional? That is have they developed beyond their evolved state? And what is the nature of human experience and behaviour asks Kenan Malik
Cosmopolitan Emotions?
When disaster falls or tragedy strikes, what are the borders of our emotions and our compassion?
What’s Wrong With Terrorism?
In this article, chair of the Humanist Philosophers' Group, Richard Norman, scrutinises definitions of terrorism.
Natural Born Philosophers
Children are natural born philosophers argues Stephen Law
Philosophy beneath the clouds
Orlando Radice talks to Nigel Warburton
Thoughts on Animals
Philosopher Julian Baggini asks who should speak for the animals