"Economics is uncertain because its fundamental subject matter is not money but human action. That's why economics is not the dismal science, it's no science at all."
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Julian Baggini is a prominent British philosopher and author known for his engaging exploration of philosophical ideas in everyday life. Born on April 1, 1968, in London, Baggini co-founded the influential magazine *The Philosophers' Magazine* and has penned numerous books, including *How to Think Like a Roman Emperor* and *The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten*. His work bridges the gap between academic philosophy and the general public, encouraging critical thinking and self-reflection in a complex world, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in contemporary philosophy.
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"Metaphorical tone deafness is when people are unable to discern what is of value in something. I think I'm tone deaf to poetry, for instance. Despite having studied it into a second year of university, most of it just leaves me cold."
Julian Baggini"Anger clearly has its proper place at work, which is neither wholly absent nor ever present. The manager who is an emotional blank is just as hard to work for as the volcanic boss, and both can do great harm by setting an unhelpful example for what kind of emotional expression is expected and accepted."
Julian Baggini"One reason why it has become harder to promote the beneficial side of emotions such as anger is that the moral vocabulary of good and bad has been replaced by the self-help lexicon of positive and negative thinking."
Julian Baggini"Philosophy has to be enquiring; it can take nothing on faith, and its methods are based not on the blind acceptance of authority, but on establishing truths by reason and argument."
Julian Baggini