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Classicists take ‘ancient philosophical wisdom’ into English jails

Inmates in several prisons given chance to study ethics and rhetoric ‘to inform contemporary life’ and skills

The Guardian - UK

Academic freedom in the US is under threat – universities of the world, unite!

We cannot be neutral with respect to fake news, misinformation or outright lies, says Andrew Graham, former master of Balliol College, Oxford

The Guardian - UK

How Donald Trump’s trade war against Canada reveals tensions inherent in friendship

In his second inauguration address, United States President Trump began by declaring “the golden age of America begins right now” and closed with, “and our golden age has just begun.” Between these lines, he vowed to “tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens.”

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How rebellion against moralizing has become a surprising rallying point for the political right

A couple of weeks before the astonishing Feb. 28 White House Oval Office meeting that saw United States President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance scold Ukraine’s leader, Vance told European leaders at the Munich Security Conference: “If American democracy can survive 10 years of Greta Thunberg’s scolding, you…

The Conversation

A short history of the separation of powers: from Cicero’s Rome to Trump’s America

In the four weeks since he was inaugurated for his second term as US president, Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders – many of which are now the subject of legal challenges on the grounds they exceed his authority under the US constitution. As a result, some will…

The Conversation

97 Memes That Are Way Too Real And Relatable For Comfort

We present you with a whole batch of existential and relatable memes, courtesy of the TooMeIrlForMeIrl subreddit. The post 97 Memes That Are Way Too Real And Relatable For Comfort first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Guide to the classics: Aristotle’s Poetics is a bible for screenwriters – but it’s often misread

Aristotle’s Poetics has arguably influenced modern culture more than any other ancient text. The Greek philosopher’s 4th century BCE treatise on what constitutes the best form of poetry is our earliest surviving piece of standalone literary criticism. It has had a profound influence on storytelling ever since.

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What is an oligarchy, and is the United States poised to become one?

In his farewell address, outgoing US President Joe Biden warned “an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy”.

The Conversation

I study modern-day slavery − and here’s what I’ve learned about how enslavers try to justify their actions

Several high-profile celebrities were slapped with human-trafficking charges in late 2024, from music mogul Sean Combs, known as P. Diddy, to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries. Neither has been tried yet, but in 2022 the R&B superstar R. Kelly was convicted of sex-trafficking crimes that dated back decades. He…

The Conversation

"Ironic" debate settled once and for all

Megan Volpert looks at what irony is through the lens of various philosophers

Salon

Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived

Some years ago, I was rushing past the treasures of the Louvre in Paris, on the way to the “Mona Lisa,” when a painting stopped me in my tracks.

The Conversation

Trump’s speeches are chaotic, rambling, and extremely effective. Aristotle can explain why

In recent news cycles, there has been a persistent and growing narrative that Trump’s appearances are undisciplined, meandering and damaging his chances in the election. Trump’s critics believe he is narcissistic and impulsive, and that there is no consistent strategy or larger plan behind his rhetoric. Indeed, in many outlets…

The Conversation

Outback noir and Gothic creepiness: the uncanny is never far away in Martine Kropowski’s Everywhere We Look

Crime fiction is one of the most successful genres. Its titles fill bestseller lists around the world and provide hours of pleasure to its many readers – including me, a long-time fan of the form.

The Conversation

How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s

The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It contains specialised and interconnected structures controlling our thoughts, personality and behaviour.

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LiveScience

32 physics experiments that changed the world

From the discovery of gravity to the first mission to defend Earth from an asteroid, here are the most important physics experiments that changed the world.

The Conversation

Happiness class is helping clinically depressed school teachers become emotionally healthy − with a cheery assist from Aristotle

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Kemi Badenoch's confounding decision to copy the David Miliband playbook

"Law is order, and good law is good order."Aristotle, 'Politics', 350 BCE

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift both seemingly celebrated a first down with Eras Tour dance moves

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Computer ‘reconstructions’ of faces from ancient times are popular. But how reliable are they?

When we read about the lives of people from the ancient past, we naturally want to know what they looked like.

The Conversation

Kamala Harris and her fellow Democrats used ancient Greek rhetorical tricks to keep their audiences spellbound

The Democratic Party has had a good week. I’ll start that again – the Democratic Party has had an amazingly good week.

The Conversation

Aristotle, Aelian and the giant octopus: the earliest ‘citizen science’ goes back more than 2,000 years

If we want to research a subject, how do we do it? We could read about it in books or do experiments in a lab. Or another way is to find people who know something about it and ask them.

Salon

Kamala's Venn diagram love helps policy

Logic dictates that multiple variables must be accounted for in politics; interlocking circles help visualize them

The Conversation

What is love? A philosopher explains it’s not a choice or a feeling − it’s a practice

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

Reason

Evolution's New Narrative

Life is a decentralized, horizontal network, not merely a centralized, hierarchical tree.

The Guardian - US

‘How many aura points did I lose?’ The new coolness currency has hints of Aristotle

Young people are evaluating good and bad life decisions on a scale and seeking input from others. To philosophy experts, it sounds familiar

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