A frequent tool used within the field of philosophy is that of conceptual analysis.  That is, philosophers regularly deconstruct the logic, meaning and operation of concepts so as to gain a greater…

Please be warned; as far as offensive words go, you are entering a hardhat area. By Kate Lister.

Delightful little book from Thaddeus Davids and co, one of the largest ink manufacturers of their time: a wonderful example of form matching content.

What are those dog ears doing on my heart? Ancient anatomists named body parts after things they resembled in real life. So you’ve got a rooster comb in your skull and a flute in your leg. By Joy Ho, Erin Ross.

From trade routes to paychecks and even male anatomy, it turns out the spice rack is much more interesting than you may think, etymologically speaking.

Robert Macfarlane collects words that describe nature – and which are dying out. On the eve of the Paris climate talks, he explains how saving this language could save us all.