Dutch historian Rutger Bregman's manifesto for optimism reads like a 400-page TED talk

His cherished text “The Fable of the Bees” is undermined by the fate of our modern pollinators

There are various factors with the potential to cut flight numbers, of which Covid-19 is only one

The ethics of who lives and dies is one of the most sensitive and important problems raised by the current crisis

We should be free to criticise any religious belief system so long as we choose our words with care

The philosopher experimented with some contemptible views. But his work is serious and worth disagreeing with

Contrary to received wisdom his later work was of immense value

Public health proposals too often come with unintended consequences or simply fail to address the true problem

The question of how our minds work is one of life's greatest mysteries, fascinating scientists and philosophers alike. When Churchland brought their ideas together she provoked fury—and admiration

The prorogation protests will only work, however, if they transcend the Leave/Remain divide

The author, broadcaster and MP sparked a love of academic philosophy in countless curious viewers and readers

The diversity debate has lost sight of the fact that communities are made up of members who themselves may be very different