Football: The Philosophy Behind the Game, by Stephen Mumford
Michael Wheeler enjoys an account of how philosophy can illuminate many aspects of ‘the beautiful game’
Michael Wheeler enjoys an account of how philosophy can illuminate many aspects of ‘the beautiful game’
Stephen Mumford enjoys a brilliant analysis of what has gone wrong with the world’s most popular sport, which is less convincing on solutions
As vaccination programmes offer the prospect of a return to physical teaching, what aspects of their pre-pandemic life will academics most heartily re-embrace (or at least touch elbows with)? And are...
Stephen Mumford puts his head to the business factors and fantasy finances at the heart of the beautiful game
Philosopher Stephen Mumford (“The truth is out there”, Features, 29 June) is concerned about practical relevance in his subject, yet his “metaphysics of absences” seems limited to one room that lacks...
Stephen Mumford considers a bold attempt to unravel what we mean by the little word ‘not’
Stephen Mumford is entirely right about sport as an intellectual pursuit ("The aesthetically pleasing game," 7 July). As a lifelong Spurs fan and a lifelong socialist, I have become used to the...
Some research disciplines have their very own ‘Simon and Garfunkel’. Matthew Reisz talks to some of those whose close and enduring collaborations have convinced them that two voices are better than...
Court rules that professors suing the state did not provide evidence that presence of guns would impact on free speech
A new teaching year has just begun in the northern hemisphere. Eight academics reflect on their experience of lecturing, and offer their tips on opening students’ eyes – and keeping them open
Stephen Mumford tells Matthew Reisz about his desire to bring his discipline to a wider audience, why Norway was the perfect place to write his Cartesian debut novel and why insights into causation...
Is your resolution for the new academic year to publish more? Here, 16 scholars give advice on pitching, editing and writing – and dealing with negative peer reviews
A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash
Stephen Mumford is boycotting any university where handguns are allowed in class – and he wants others to join him