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New Philosopher

issue 53 - November 2026
Magazine

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.

Habit

New Philosopher

Contributors

Paths of least resistance

Back in the cage

Habit

Brief habits

OUR OWN ISLAND

Marx gets a job

Inherited habits

Why (some) habits stick

Habit and morality

HABIT

No ordinary routine

The family screen habit

Everyday

Habit /ˈhæbɪt/

Your best habits

The formation of habits

All are departed

The habit of perfection

Worry is a beast

We are the habit

6 thinkers • What is a habit? How much does what we do define us? Here are six eminent thinkers’ views on habit and routine.

The effect of custom

Predicting behaviour

Of habit

The Cat and Venus

Online at • newphilosopher.com is an online portal for exploring philosophical ideas on ways to live a more fulfilling life. Read the articles, join in discussions, and watch free online documentaries.

Our library • Food for thought from the New Philosopher library. We discover books that can change the way you view the world.

HOW WE SHOULD STRUGGLE AGAINST APPEARANCES

Documentaries • To view the documentaries below and many others, visit newphilosopher.com/videos/

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