Philosopher of pride
For Mandeville, humankind has a bottomless need to be liked: it is this perennial craving that forms the foundation of society. Aeon audio explores the most profound and relevant ideas, told through e...
19 Des 202519min
Long live the aeonophiles!
The discovery of organisms that have been alive for many thousands of years requires a revolution in how we understand life. Aeon audio explores the most profound and relevant ideas, told through essa...
18 Des 202520min
A life of joy and work
I am banned from working now, but as I look back on my long, challenging career in Afghanistan I feel hope for the future. Aeon audio explores the most profound and relevant ideas, told through essays...
16 Des 202534min
Green dominion
Coursing through Catholicism is a radical tradition of environmental justice that will help combat the climate crisis. Aeon audio explores the most profound and relevant ideas, told through essays tha...
15 Des 202525min
Undefinable yet indispensable
Despite centuries of trying, the term ‘religion’ has proven impossible to define. Then why does it remain so necessary?. Aeon audio explores the most profound and relevant ideas, told through essays t...
12 Des 202523min
Can machines suffer?
We once denied the suffering of animals in pain. As AIs grow more complex, we run the danger of making the same mistake. Aeon audio explores the most profound and relevant ideas, told through essays t...
11 Des 202524min
The empty ideology
Liberalism hasn’t delivered on its promises in Africa. The alternative will be found in ideas rooted in Africa’s own soil. Aeon audio explores the most profound and relevant ideas, told through essays...
10 Des 202520min
Maternal paradox
‘Scientific motherhood’ promised to create high standards for child-rearing. But it’s really a system designed to police women.Aeon audio explores the most profound and relevant ideas, told through es...
10 Des 202527min
