John Haldane

John Haldane is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs in the University of St. Andrews, and a Senior Fellow of the Witherspoon Institute. His latest books are Practical Philosophy (2009) and Reasonable Faith (2010).

March 19, 2010
Education & Culture

March 19, 2010
Culture

Putting Ethics Back Together Again: A British Perspective

By John Haldane

Much of our moral confusion comes from our failure to find a replacement for the Judaeo-Christian outlook that once animated the West. We need, and generally now lack, a philosophical understanding of human life.

November 25, 2008
Education & Culture, Politics & Law

November 25, 2008
Philosophy, Politics

Letter to America on the Future of Social Conservatism

By John Haldane

What does the future hold for social conservatives in America? A British professor of philosophy writes to offer the advice of a friendly outsider: Don’t delude yourself into thinking the 2008 election was not a repudiation of the Bush administration, and keep in mind that aligning social conservatism too closely with either political party may prove fatal.

November 7, 2008
Business & Economics, The Human Person

November 7, 2008
Bioethics, Economics

From Wrongs Abounding, May Good yet More Abound

By John Haldane

Social Conservatives in America would do well to consider recent events in the U.K.

October 17, 2008
Business & Economics

October 17, 2008
Economics

Forward to the Past

By John Haldane

The current financial crisis may provide an opportunity to build stronger families and communities.

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