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. 

edgar allan poe
Like some cold poison creeping up our veins, there's a frisson in the stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe.
assholes
We all know assholes. Perhaps, you are one. Now, psychologists are trying to answer one of life's biggest mysteries: What, exactly, makes someone an asshole?
Did traditional Chinese thought pave the way for the philosophy of Maoism?
analysis paralysis
When faced with too many choices, many of us freeze — a phenomenon known as "analysis paralysis." Why? Isn't choice a good thing?
hoarding
Hoarders know their habits are abnormal, and yet they cannot help themselves. Maybe you can help them.
Learning another language might make you richer, sexier, and smarter. Why not try it?