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New Philosopher is for curious people seeking solutions to the fundamental problems faced by humankind. New Philosopher is devoted to exploring philosophical ideas from past and present thinkers on ways to live a more fulfilling life, and to seek to find solutions to the most pressing problems faced by humans in contemporary society.

Energy • “In my regard energy is the first and only virtue of man.”

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Power is power • “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that. I wish I had more years left.”

Life force

I contain multitudes

BURNING THE FRONT FENCE

Energy density

Stimulating qi

A CLOWN'S ENERGY

Perpetual motion

A Presocratic get-together

Limited energy

ENERGY

It began with fire

Sleep no more!

THE POWER TO ENDURE

WE’RE NOT READY FOR UTOPIA

Energy

POOLING RESOURCES

Energy /ˈɛnədʒi/

An eternal delight

ENERGY USE PER PERSON

THE POWER OF WORDS

HUMAN ENERGY • Of all the endless variety of phenomena which nature presents to our senses, there is none that fills our minds with greater wonder than that inconceivably complex movement which, in its entirety, we designate as human life. Its mysterious origin is veiled in the forever impenetrable mist of the past, its character is rendered incomprehensible by its infinite intricacy, and its destination is hidden in the unfathomable depths of the future. Whence does it come? What is it? Whither does it tend? are the great questions which the sages of all times have endeavoured to answer.

Should we leave the lights on?

Mains electricity by country

Infinite energy

Energy • What is energy? How can we best use it? Here are six thinkers’ views on energy and the future of energy use.

Does the inertia of a body depend upon its energy-content? • September 27, 1905

Energy and longevity

DEEDS AND WEEDS

The interplay between nature and ourselves • Here we present the winners of New Philosopher Writers’ Award XXX: Perception. Once more, we received a large number of entries from all around the world, from Norway to Spain to the UK to Australia. In first place is academic Magdalena Kersting for “The interplay between nature and ourselves” and in second place is former winner Mark Bessoudo for “Smells like dispirit”.

Smells like dispirit

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THE ENERGY-MASS CONVERSION BUSINESS

Katherine Scholes • In conversation with Zan Boag