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Mark Rowlands

Mark Rowlands is professor of philosophy at the University of Miami. His latest book is Running with the Pack (Granta).

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A young boy holding a “Stand Up for Religious Freedom” sign at a public event, with people around in the background.

essayEthics

A right to believe?

You are entitled to believe what you will, but your beliefs must be subject to criticism and scrutiny just like mine

Mark Rowlands

A tennis player in mid-air, with their shadow on the court showing arms and legs spread, and feet visible above.

essayEthics

Tennis with Plato

In play an adult can become like a child, fully absorbed in the here-and-now. Play, not work, brings us fully to life

Mark Rowlands

Three lion cubs in a grassy plain; one lion cub’s face is close to the camera, creating a playful effect.

essayBiology

The kindness of beasts

Dogs rescue their friends and elephants care for injured kin – humans have no monopoly on moral behaviour

Mark Rowlands