Samuel Mace

Samuel Mace has a PhD in Political Theory from the University of Leeds and writes Theory Matters. He tweets at @thoughtgenerate

The UK is not, despite heated rhetoric, on the brink of sectarian violence. But it is heading in the wrong direction

Professional insecurity is harming workers and institutions alike

Very little substance lurks within the obscure prose

A serious accusation should be treated with appropriate seriousness

The roots of better mental health may lie deeper than we are willing to admit

We should be careful to avoid natural outrage inspiring irrationality

Philosophy is essential to our modern times, but it can also be dangerous

Inside the sad world of North Korea apologists

Satisfaction comes through effort and resolve

The emptiness of popular culture