Nature deals the cards without thought or care, and there is no point in blaming the dealer. All we can do is make the best of the hands we have been dealt. Julian Baggini blamecardcare Change image and share on social
Progress is more of a challenge for the cynic but also more important and urgent, since for the optimist things aren't that bad and are bound to get better anyway. Julian Baggini badbindchallenge 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
Life is full of what-ifs, many of which could easily have been realities, had just a few things been different. Julian Baggini easilyfullifs Change image and share on social
The supposed revelations of God to humanity through Christ, or the word of God to Mohammed through the angel Gabriel, had the power they did because they indicated new truths, new directions for followers. Julian Baggini angelchristdirection 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
Being a good neighbour is about compassion, which is as warm-blooded as justice is cool-headed. Julian Baggini bloodcompassioncool Change image and share on social
Indeed, without emotion it seems unlikely we can even have morality. Julian Baggini emotionmorality Change image and share on social
Metaphorical tone deafness is when people are unable to discern what is of value in something. I think I'm tone deaf to poetry, for instance. Despite having studied it into a second year of university, most of it just leaves me cold. Julian Baggini colddeafdeafness share on social
Love is indeed, at root, the product of the firings of neurons and release of hormones. Julian Baggini firinghormonelove Change image and share on social
