Julian Baggini
Julian Baggini is a British philosopher and writer. He is the author of The Pig that Wants to be Eaten and 99 Other Thought Experiments (Granta, 2005) and, most recently, The Ego Trick: What Does it Mean to Be You (Granta, 2011). He is a co-founder and editor of The Philosophers’ Magazine, has written for the Guardian, the Independent, the Observer, and the BBC, and has been a regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time.
Articles by Julian Baggini
Of beasts and men
With animal sentience likely to be legally recognised in the UK, should we stop killing other creatures?
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A world of thought
The history of philosophy outside the west can teach us much about the flaws in our own narratives.
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Charles Taylor: How to win the argument
Community and tradition don’t have to be set against migration, change and difference, argues the philosopher Charles Taylor.
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Preaching to the converted
Avowed atheist Julian Baggini reflects on giving a sermon to an Anglican church – and the possibility for common ground.
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Let’s stop being so embarrassed about food
Good cuisine has the power to bring joy to all. Talking about it should not be dismissed as a middle-class indulgence, says Julian Baggini
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Hope against hope
One of the selling points of religion is that it offers hope in a heartless world. Does that mean those without religion are also without hope? Julian Baggini looks on the bright side
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Doing fine now
Is the glass half full? Half empty? Just be glad you’ve got a drink says Julian Baggini
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Spongers
Why shouldn’t people have to earn the right to be housed? Julian Baggini gets back to basics
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Thinker: David Hume
Julian Baggini celebrates the pragmatic genius of David Hume
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Very big ideas
Julian Baggini weighs up a hefty tome
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Requiem for a Nightmare
Julian Baggini holds back the tears for John Paul II
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Good God!
Julian Baggini on how modern French philosophy found God
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Rationalism for all?
Julian Baggini on a new book of rationalism
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Have you the means?
Julian Baggini finally explains rationalism
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The Perils of Atheism
In an extract from his latest book, Julian Baggini examines the link between tyranny and non-belief
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Superior Sniggers
by Julian Baggini
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Begging Belief
To give or not to give? Julian Baggini is philosophical about charity
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No News is New News
Julian Baggini thinks about reporting
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Mental manoeuvres: The Genetic Fallacy
Philosopher Julian Baggini on the process of thinking
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Thoughts on Animals
Philosopher Julian Baggini asks who should speak for the animals
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