
Julian Baggini
Writer and Philosopher, UK
Julian Baggini is a writer and philosopher. His latest book is How to Think Like a Philosopher (2023).
Written by Julian Baggini

essayAnimals and humans
Goodbye Pixel
Although it felt more like bereavement for a person than the loss of a thing, the death of a pet isn’t exactly like either
Julian Baggini

essayThinkers and theories
Secular pilgrimage
Visiting Wittgenstein’s home evokes the philosopher’s serious, ascetic mind (no doubt he would disapprove its restoration)
Julian Baggini

ideaHistory of ideas
Why sexist and racist philosophers might still be admirable
Julian Baggini

ideaPleasure and pain
Is there any real distinction between ‘high’ and ‘low’ pleasures?
Julian Baggini

essayThinkers and theories
Hume the humane
Hume believed we were nothing more or less than human: that’s why he’s the amiable, modest, generous philosopher we need now
Julian Baggini

ideaCognition and intelligence
The triage of truth: do not take expert opinion lying down
Julian Baggini

essayFairness and equality
In defence of hierarchy
As a society we have forgotten how to talk about the benefits of hierarchy, expertise and excellence. It’s time we remembered
Stephen C Angle, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Julian Baggini and others

ideaValues and beliefs
Life-and-death thought experiments are correctly unsolvable
Julian Baggini

essayFood and drink
Recipe for success
Who should we admire more: the Michelin-starred chef with his teams and glamour, or the unsung but brilliant cook?
Julian Baggini

ideaPolitical philosophy
Why I never want to dress up in black tie again
Julian Baggini

essayFood and drink
To tip or not to tip?
Rude in Tokyo, rude not to in New York – tipping mystifies tourists, economists and anthropologists. Should we stop?
Julian Baggini

essayMood and emotion
Super excited
Does relentless enthusiasm really help the world, or should generation TED learn to take a more sceptical view?
Julian Baggini