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Flourishing
At a time of deep crisis the notion of flourishing seems unimaginable. However, Dr. Maureen Gaffney believes passionately that not only is it possible for us to flourish, but in an increasingly uncertain world, it is essential that we plan to do so. Read more...
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The glue that holds a society together
Thomas Hobbes’ social contract may seem a long way from the fraught issue of how unpaid water charges will be handled. Yet, it’s right at the heart of the dilemma facing us. When any group try to organise their lives collectively, the first job is to agree a social contract: what contribution is needed from each member to make the group work effectively? This contribution inevitably involves a sacrifice with no immediate benefit to the individual. But it is made...