Jonny Thomson

Jonny Thomson

Jonny Thomson taught philosophy in Oxford for more than a decade before turning to writing full-time. He’s a columnist at Big Think and is the award-winning, bestselling author of three books that have been translated into 22 languages.

Jonny is also the founder of Mini Philosophy, a social network of around two million curious, intelligent minds. He's known all over the world for making philosophy accessible, relatable, and fun. 

Portrait of Voltaire, featuring a detailed depiction of the philosopher in a red coat, with gray curly hair and a gentle smile, symbolizing his wisdom in making better decisions, painted by Nicolas de L
Voltaire's wonderful satire, Candide, remains a useful work-life antidote to bogus platitudes and naive optimism.
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Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world.
A black and white image of Isaiah Berlin.
Leadership evasion might seem like a plan for workplace freedom but it isn't a good thing — it's a denial of opportunity.
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Sometimes you just want to hear, "I know what it's like."