The idea that we "need" religion is insulting. The majority of Britons are now free to look elsewhere for their sense of values, meaning and community

Critics made few objections to the system while it was serving them, and yet now pin all blame for one of its negative side effects on others

Academic Sarah Harper says the days of a partner for life are over. But marriage isn't the only thing that will need to change as we (hopefully) enjoy our longer lives

If terrorists are searching for meaning, it is found not in fanatical religion but in everyday acts of kindness—like those of Mancunians last night

Democracy requires broad coalitions of interests among people who differ

Words turned our brains into minds, and got us hung up on the ghost in the machine. But a new book isn't going to banish that spectre

It has become a national myth that rising house prices are good

He strove never to make a choice between rigour and relevance

Martha Nussbaum thinks we shouldn't lose our tempers. Good luck with that

There is gold in Charles Taylor's new work on language—a pity it's so hard to find