Philosophy

«Laughing» with Philippe Val

By Jonas Follonier · May 25, 2025

In his essay on laughter, published by Editions de l'Observatoire, the former director of «Charlie Hebdo» and France Inter explores what this human art tells us about the value of astonishment. For further reading.

Economy

The «bourgeois pact» has made us rich

By Nicolas Jutzet · 23 April 2025

Why do some nations grow richer while others stagnate or decline? Two contemporary visions attempt to answer this crucial question. One of them is set out in a book by Deirdre McCloskey and Art Carden, recently published in French.

Policy

Antoine Vuille against the culture of clash

By Jonas Follonier · March 31, 2025

As debate becomes polarized and personal, Antoine Vuille defends the importance of rigorous argumentation. The philosopher invites us to avoid the vices that weaken the exchange of ideas in a democracy, not without avoiding a few vexing questions.

Philosophy

Switzerland and left-wing identitarianism

By Nicolas Jutzet · 08 February 2025

In his first book, Jonas Follonier, with the help of philosopher Olivier Massin, identifies wokism and shows how this ideology is manifesting itself in the country, from cancelling conferences to redefining harassment. But is it really that prevalent?