Stoicism
Uncomfortable truths about the siege of Leningrad
The legend of heroic resistance during the 872-day blockade helped many survivors bear the guilt of having robbed, betrayed, murdered and even eaten their fellow citizens
Seneca on bouncers
The papers are full of top stories about important people who cannot get into important parties because the doorman does…
One man’s war through 45 objects
Attempts by soldiers themselves to describe to us our 21st-century wars have come, so far, in a few recognisable varieties:…
Would you believe it? A selection of ancient faiths ripe for revival
After the success of Stoicism, more ancient faiths are ripe for revival
High life
This is a good time to write about a nation’s resilience in the face of calamity. I am referring to…
Pleasure and purpose
So here comes another book about how to be happy, written by Professor Dolan, an ‘internationally renowned expert’ at the…
The stoic approach
A friend of mine who works for the NHS has been told recently by a superior that his ‘attention to…
