The mark of a mature, psychologically healthy mind is indeed the ability to live with uncertainty and ambiguity, but only as much as there really is. Uncertainty is no virtue when the facts are clear, and ambiguity is mere obfuscation when more precise terms are applicable. Julian Baggini abilityambiguityapplicable share on social
Indeed, without emotion it seems unlikely we can even have morality. Julian Baggini emotionmorality Change image and share on social
Atheists have to live with the knowledge that there is no salvation, no redemption, no second chances. Lives can go terribly wrong in ways that can never be put right. Julian Baggini atheistchanceknowledge Change image and 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
Stress means something different if it is the result of rewarding work rather than struggling to keep the family out of debt. Julian Baggini debtfamilymean Change image and share on social
It may not have the virtuous ring of the golden rule, but the maxim 'never say never' is one of the most important in ethics. Julian Baggini ethicgoldenimportant Change image and share on social
Wellbeing is a notion that entails our values about the good life, and questions of values are not ultimately scientific questions. Julian Baggini entailgoodlife Change image and share on social
Big sporting events and spectacles might give the national morale a shot in the arm, but they are too transient and taste-specific to stand as robust symbols of nationhood. Julian Baggini armbigevent Change image and share on social
There are many things you shouldn't measure. Don't, for example, try to measure how much you love your wife! Julian Baggini lovemeasurething Change image and share on social
Philosophy has to be enquiring; it can take nothing on faith, and its methods are based not on the blind acceptance of authority, but on establishing truths by reason and argument. Julian Baggini acceptanceargumentauthority Change image and share on social
