Andy Owen is the author of All Soldiers Run Away: Alano’s War: the Story of a British Deserter (2017). He is a former soldier who writes on the ethics and philosophy of war. He lives in London.
History of ideas
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Five timeless lessons for life from the Athenian tragedies
In a world filled with grief-fuelled rage, cultivating a tragic mindset can help you to live with grace and dignity
by Andy Owen
Ethics
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What luck in war reveals about the role of chance in life
From the battlefield to the playing field, don’t overlook the role of luck. It shapes how we judge others, and ourselves
by Andy Owen