A Point of View

Adam Gopnik deplores the fashion for attacking so-called "cultural expropriation" as in the recent f

Adam Gopnik thinks future generations will be as appalled by some practices that are accepted today

Adam Gopnik says the secret of happiness lies in unexpected pleasures, like finding yoghourt is vani

Helen Macdonald has made her name writing about nature and birds of prey. So why has she become so f

After hearing a former political prisoner in South Africa and a holocaust survivor tell their storie

Tom Shakespeare is concerned by the growth in cosmetic procedures and the pressure more and more wom

Tom Shakespeare argues that we need a new national anthem, one that celebrates what's great about th

Tom Shakespeare argues the House of Lords should be completely reformed and turned into a Senate of

Howard Jacobson does not feel complimented when someone describes him as "wise". He would sooner hav

Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more not less religious and argues th

Howard Jacobson recalls the healthy mongrel mix of traditions in his Jewish family's festivities at

Sarah Dunant reflects on the nature of protest against the threat of terrorism and the threat of cli

Sarah Dunant welcomes Canada's plans to fully legalise marijuana and sees the benefits of a booming

Sarah Dunant sees a new crisis in the Catholic church as a result of unchanged policy over divorce,

Roger Scruton deplores the tyranny of banal and ubiquitous pop music. Young people, above all, need

Roger Scruton says we must feel free to express opinions and to make jokes that others may find offe

Roger Scruton argues that the law on freedom of speech ought to protect those who express heretical

Will Self reflects on our relationship with gardens and gardening.

Will Self says we can't pretend that looks don't matter or that everyone is beautiful, including the

Will Self reflects on the significance of names, including his own. "We desire to be recognised for