Philosophy

How did Sun Tzu and The Art of War become synonymous with strategy in the West?

Well-researched and attractively written, Plato of Athens: A Life in Philosophy by Robin Waterfield grapples with a life that left few records.

The writings of Seneca show how the model Stoic, relying on nothing but his own mind, can still be a loving family man. 

The priestesses of Delphi played a pivotal role in the religious life of the ancient Greek world, connecting the human to the divine. 

What is the soul, where does it come from and where does it go when we die? Such questions have continued to fascinate since the early modern period, and have resulted in surprisingly creative answers. 

During the second half of the eighteenth century, writes Stuart Andrews, there existed close and important ties between American and French thinkers.

Catherine’s cordial relations with the greatest thinkers of her day were no mistake, writes A. Lentin, but an integral part of her statecraft.

From Roman times to the present age of American dominance, writes Brian Bond, philosophers, jurists and men of state have tried to answer the question: ‘When is war just?’

Thomas D. Mahoney discusses the character, career and present-day importance of the great political philosopher.

In France, Fourier's ideas on social and economic reform have been used as weapons in the battles of the co-operative and syndicalist movements. Today, a new attempt is being made to disinter the man and his thought from traditions and myths.