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Oakeshott on rationalism
The philosopher's delicious prose illuminates the struggles of conservatives
Ben Cobley
16 hr ago
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How progressives have upended the idea of maturity
The rejection of older generations is doing serious damage
Ben Cobley
Aug 11
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The Tory leadership battle: a self-criticism
Time to mark my own homework on the runners and riders
Ben Cobley
Jul 25
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A review of James O’Brien’s How Not To Be Wrong
The sequel to How To Be Right reads like a staged modern-day struggle session
Ben Cobley
Jul 22
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The Progress Factory: a second book is on the way
On how progressives turn apparent knowledge of history into power.
Ben Cobley
Jul 13
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Who should replace Boris?
Who do I like, and who is likely?
Ben Cobley
Jul 7
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Karl Popper versus progressive identity politics, 2nd part
Popper’s legacy, on knowledge and ignorance – and how he can help us understand the present
Ben Cobley
Jun 26
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Karl Popper versus progressive identity politics
A little tome brings a powerful critique back to mind
Ben Cobley
Jun 22
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Power without responsibility
Ireland, the EU and the Northern Ireland Protocol
Ben Cobley
Jun 15
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Our Christian condition: ‘Dominion’ by Tom Holland
Holland's history of Christianity offers magical insights into the secular present
Ben Cobley
May 24
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Sinn Fein and the global progressive alliance
The ex-terrorists have found a place in the elite world, unlike unionists
Ben Cobley
May 23
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Steve Richards and the nature of progressive identity
One of our most respected commentators spots a right-wing conspiracy
Ben Cobley
May 7
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