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How to be human
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Mackay, F. How to be human. London

The word “humane” conjures the best we can be: kind, empathetic, considerate. Yet as a species we are uniquely competitive and warlike. Is this who we really are, and the source of our success? Should we encourage competition in our culture? Or seek... Read More about How to be human.

Myths about feminism
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Mackay, F. Myths about feminism. London

What is Feminism anyway, and what is it not? Mackay tackles some of the most well known myths about feminism, showing that this political theory is not about burning bras, wearing natural makeup or wasting our energies hating men.

Philosophy in the bedroom
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Mackay, F. Philosophy in the bedroom. London

For 250 years de Sade's writing was outlawed. Yet Fifty Shades has turned the exploration of pain and pleasure into an oddly commonplace entertainment. Do these pursuits embed undesirable power relations or are they essential to our sexuality and a r... Read More about Philosophy in the bedroom.