He’s taking aim at the father of the zero-growth philosophy, Thomas Malthus. Malthus’ ideas were still current in British intellectual life at the time A Christmas Carol was written.

For the hard-to-buy-for ideas person on your list let me suggest a book that has somehow appeared on my desk: Christmas: Philosophy for Everyone. Subtitle: Better than a lump of coal. Who sent it?

Christmas is a time to celebrate one of the most remarkable miracles found in the Bible: the virgin birth of Jesus. God sent the angel Gabriel to Mary, a virgin who was engaged to Joseph.

Should you tell your children the truth about Father Christmas? Philosophy expert Joseph Millum shares his point of view. Photo / Getty Images For many children, the Christmas holidays centre on a ...

The pair runs through her greatest hits, including "New Rules" and "Houdini," along with a few Christmas classics. She shares her philosophy on keeping life exciting by trying new things and ...

Join us on 10 December for the LSE Philosophy Christmas Party, featuring live music from The Critique of Pure Rhythm. With Michaelmas Term drawing to a close and the Holiday Season just around the ...

My most favorite poet and philosopher, Kahlil Gibran, wrote an amazing piece, titled "On Giving" which I wish to share with you before Christmas Day. In this extremely materialistic and ...