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. 

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You're a moody person. You have to be — because understanding moods philosophically can be crucial to your work-life.
An ancient manuscript page featuring a large pentagram entwined with themes of necromancy, its red and black text evoking forbidden rituals. Surrounding it are mysterious symbols in various languages, while a faint illustration of a seated figure lingers on the right.
Grab a sword, a small plate, and a young child. We've got a demon to summon.
A close-up of a reddish-orange engraving shows an elderly man with a beard and focused expression, as though he's reflecting on the wisdom found in books.
Self-help often distills philosophical ideas for the modern ear. Sometimes, its better to go back to the source.
An illustration intertwines reality with imagination, featuring a cow, a rainbow, and a human skull linked by red lines and targets.
Just because you can't experience it doesn't mean it's not real.
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11 min
“If we're to be happy at all, it has to be found outside of this notion of pleasure. We have to step beyond hedonia. But the problem is that we risk going too far.”