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. 

A man displaying conatus while running in the air.
We were not born to stagnate — the point of life (and work) is to go somewhere.
A collage of Heidegger and Sartre.
If the daily grind feels like Sartre's phony act of "bad faith," Heidegger's sense of "being" can help redefine your role.
A collage of images capturing a woman with her eyes closed, hinting at the possibility of sleep deprivation.
Big Think recently spoke with sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu about the surprising consequences of forgoing sleep.
Two large horned rams.
Ways to move forward when you're wrong and I'm right.
An image of a brain exhibiting the tetris effect.
Prolonged and repetitive tasks rewire us in profound ways – which can be a force for good at work.
A man sitting at a desk in isolation, with his hands on his head.
Depression applies to individuals and businesses alike — and so does the solution.