The Name's Bond
James Bond has been in the spying business for such a long time that he really ought to be up for a long-service award. But the…
My Biggest Mistakes in Philosophy and Theology
Two talks from the Theology Network's 'Biggest Mistakes' Conference provide helpful advice for anyone studying theology or philosophy.…
Asylum of the Daleks
"Make them remember you." The Doctor’s advice to Amy and Rory as they faced the Parliament of the Daleks (episode 1: 'Asylum of the…
'Prometheus' Raises Big Questions
Some thoughts about the film Prometheus and the human search for meaning.
Do We Know Why We Are All Equal?
The forthright defence of the permissibility of "after-birth abortion" – infanticide – by two Melbourne-based philosophers in…
The Hunger Games
According to the Romans, ‘bread and circuses’ were the key to keeping a population content. As long as their immediate physical…
A Vogue for Vincent
Vincent Van Gogh is now a solid fixture in our cultural vocabulary. I need only mention sunflowers or a bandaged ear to conjure up his life…
Sherlock Holmes
A review of the recent Sherlock Holmes films and BBC TV series.
Richard Dawkins and the Man Delusion
This month England has been taken by storm. Not rain – but riots. Unlike the weather, it came without warning and has left the nation…