Comment Putin’s tyranny has deeper roots than his warped psychology Putin’s grotesque take on the unimportance of the individual in Russian philosophy means he is willing to see many of his soldiers die. By Julian Baggini
Comment Boris Johnson’s morals matter – there’s no such thing as a “competent rogue” By Julian Baggini
Coronavirus and the changing perceptions of public service Official recognition that many private businesses, such as supermarkets, provide public services is long overdue. By Julian Baggini
Minette Batters: Brexit has been “a face-slapping moment” for farming Minette Batters could not have chosen a more difficult time to become the first female president of the National… By Julian Baggini
British politics and the lost art of rhetoric Hilary Benn and others were acclaimed for their speeches in the Syria debate in the Commons. But if this… By Julian Baggini
A new breed of hardcore altruists are changing the way we think about charity. But can generosity go too far? The act of giving is always a calculated risk. Julian Baggini explores the limits of altruism. By Julian Baggini
Why lefties lack self-control For the left, the challenge is to avoid approaching problems as though we are passive targets for economic forces. By Julian Baggini
Slightly overweight people live longer – so is it time to rethink our dietary advice? One of the most unfortunate consequences of this constant revising of recommendations is the belief that no one knows… By Julian Baggini