People do care where their food, or other goods, comes from, not merely if the price is right. And that means no business can afford to ignore the impacts their buying practices have on producers and on the perceptions and choices of consumers. Julian Baggini affordbusinessbuy share on social
Happiness is not the same as life satisfaction, while neither are identical to what we might call flourishing. Julian Baggini callflourishhappiness Change image and share on social
There is such a thing as fanaticism, it is always wrong, and if you disagree, you're wrong too. Julian Baggini disagreefanaticismthing Change image and share on social
True humility is expressed in deeds, not words. The humble are those who truly walk the same ground as everyone else - not necessarily with grovelling, hunched backs, but certainly not lording it over others, either. Julian Baggini backdeedexpress share on social
Instead of showing strangers kindness and giving them the benefit of the doubt, we increasingly show them only fear, and that is bad for us and them. Julian Baggini badbenefitdoubt Change image and share on social
The very act of questioning whether you exist proves you do, because you must be there for the doubt to be entertained in the first place. Julian Baggini actdoubtentertain Change image and share on social
The reason Buddhism can be so naturalised is because, stripped of its supernatural elements, its core teachings can be giving a sound, secular philosophical interpretation. In other words, it becomes a religion acceptable to the contemporary, naturalistic mind only when it ceases to be a religion. Julian Baggini acceptablebuddhismcease share on social
Atheists should point out that life without God can be meaningful, moral and happy. Julian Baggini atheistgodhappy Change image and share on social
The idea that the mind can extend even beyond the body is an intriguing one, and is bound to become more pressing as we increasingly develop technologies that augment our natural abilities. Julian Baggini abilityaugmentbind Change image and share on social
True virtue would never liken its rewards to points on a loyalty card, not because it is its own reward, but because it is not something we should practice to accrue future benefits. Julian Baggini accruebenefitcard Change image and share on social