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Civic life

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Don’t be stoic: Roman Stoicism’s origins show its perniciousness

Stoicism might help you as an individual. But we need a philosophy that doesn’t dull us to the injustices of the world

by Henry Gruber

A man wearing a face mask and gloves crossing the road carrying three large bags filled with plastic bottles.

Civic life

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You want people to do the right thing? Save them the guilt trip

If you want to inspire people to do the right thing, don’t guilt-trip them. Positive emotions are a more powerful motivator

by Claudia R Schneider

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Home

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How to have less stuff

Do your possessions hold too much power over you? Learn to regain control – and benefit your wallet and the planet

by Melissa Norberg

A person sits in a chair on the phone in an art gallery, with two large paintings in the background and paintbrushes visible in the foreground.

Painting and sculpture

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After years of struggle, an artist faces a new obstacle – staggering success

Directed by Titus Kaphar and Alex Mallis

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Virtues and vices

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The virtue of honesty requires more than just telling the truth

Honesty has fallen out of fashion, yet it is essential to self-improvement. How can we cultivate this neglected virtue?

by Christian B Miller

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Traditional arts

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Could the art of ‘sashiko’ help to mend our frayed world?

The Japanese art of ‘sashiko’ celebrates the rough edges of life. Could this be the patchwork solution for our frayed selves?

by Melanie McGrath

Illustration of a person drinking with colourful food items, plants, and steam emanating from the cup, representing various flavours and scents.

Food and drink

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How to enjoy coffee

Smooth like chocolate or fruity like a berry, coffee has as many tastes as wine or beer – you just need to know your beans

by Jessica Easto

Person feeding hay to cows in a barn, with a brick building and fencing in the background on a cloudy day.

Ethics

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A vegetarian with a beef farm faces a life-altering moral impasse

Directed by Alex Lockwood

A man in sportswear lies on the grass resting, surrounded by cycling gear, with people and bicycles in the background.

Change and self-development

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Why doing your best is sometimes the worst thing you can do

The injunction to ‘do your best’ can get in the way of moral self-development. Instead, plant deep roots and learn to wait

by Mavis Biss

Chain-link fence with a “Private Property, No Trespassing” sign and distant industrial structures in the background.

Personality

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Your sense of right and wrong is interwoven with your personality

Personality traits such as agreeableness and openness to experience can help explain differences in moral judgment

by Luke D Smillie & Milan Andrejević

A black and white photograph of two people, seen from behind, embracing with one’s hands draped around the other’s neck.

Sex and sexuality

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How to explore ethical non-monogamy

Before enjoying the freedoms of a more open relationship, get a handle on the practical and emotional complexities ahead

by Meg Wilson