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. 

Two black and yellow strips of string in a plastic container.
You can’t farm spiders — but putting spider genes into silkworms works even better.
A bricolage of a watercolor painting of a watermelon.
If you give yourself and others space to tinker and experiment, then you might create something incredible. Here's how to do it well.
A burning car on the side of the road.
You are much more likely to die in a car crash than from terrorism. Yet, philosopher Eran Fish says fearing terrorism more is justified.
A painting exploring the philosophy of sex through a woman holding a shell.
The philosophy of sex is going through a recalibration period.
Anupalabdhi on stage at SXSW.
Rooted in Vedic philosophy, "anupalabdhi" — or "non-apprehension" — can help you exploit gaps in the market.
Aliens contemplating the apocalypse in a field with a castle in the background.
There's nothing like the end of the world to make you a philosopher.
Three men in suits and hats talking to each other, uncovering plot holes.
Want to write a time-travel story? Do so at your own risk.