Consider the paradox of the end: we set ourselves a goal and make great efforts to achieve it. Doing so is often strenuous, but gives life direction, purpose and meaning. We see the goal as valuable, ...

Enhance your vocabulary with our Word of the Day series. In this series, we introduce a new word every day and explore its ...

A number of theorists hold that literal, linguistic meaning is determined by the cognitive mechanism that underpins semantie competence. Borg and Larson and Segal defend a version of the view on which ...

Whether it’s joy or anger, we’re wired to catch and spread emotions. Here's how to inoculate ourselves against negative ones. Consider the paradox of the end: we set ourselves a goal and make great ...