Jo Wolff
@jowolff.bsky.social
Jonathan Wolff,
Political Philosopher.
Fellow British Academy
Emeritus Professor Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford
Wolfson College
President The Royal Institute of Philosophy
THFC supporter in 'early season false hope’ mode.
#academic
Political Philosopher.
Fellow British Academy
Emeritus Professor Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford
Wolfson College
President The Royal Institute of Philosophy
THFC supporter in 'early season false hope’ mode.
#academic
Pinned
Jo Wolff
@jowolff.bsky.social
· Nov 21
I’ve changed my header photo to this one. It shows my father Herbert and his sister Lotte with their parents Fritz and Marta in their Frankfurt apartment before Herbert and Lotte were sent to England on the Kindertransport, and later Fritz and Marta transported to Lodz Ghetto, final fate unknown.
This threatened law suit is ridiculous. But very irritating that the BBC put itself in such a vulnerable position and will now have to spend so much energy and attention defending itself,
www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...
www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...
Outgoing BBC director general to address staff after Trump threatens to sue for $1bn
Trump says he will file legal action by Friday if the BBC does not apologise and
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This threatened law suit is ridiculous. But very irritating that the BBC put itself in such a vulnerable position and will now have to spend so much energy and attention defending itself,
www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...
www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...
Supreme Court ruling in full:
“Sure Donny! Anything else we can do for you?”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“Sure Donny! Anything else we can do for you?”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump asks supreme court to throw out jury’s finding in E Jean Carroll lawsuit
Writer and author had testified, and won, at trial that the president had sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Supreme Court ruling in full:
“Sure Donny! Anything else we can do for you?”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“Sure Donny! Anything else we can do for you?”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A few years late with this but the thing that I don’t understand about Jan 6 is that if Sleepy Joe Biden was somehow able to rig the polls while Trump was President, isn’t that an immense admission of weakness by Trump?
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
A few years late with this but the thing that I don’t understand about Jan 6 is that if Sleepy Joe Biden was somehow able to rig the polls while Trump was President, isn’t that an immense admission of weakness by Trump?
Don't know much about history
Don't know much biology
Don't know much about a science book
Don't know much about the French I took
But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me too
What a wonderful world this would be
Have you heard the new Trump RFK duet?
Don't know much biology
Don't know much about a science book
Don't know much about the French I took
But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me too
What a wonderful world this would be
Have you heard the new Trump RFK duet?
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Don't know much about history
Don't know much biology
Don't know much about a science book
Don't know much about the French I took
But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me too
What a wonderful world this would be
Have you heard the new Trump RFK duet?
Don't know much biology
Don't know much about a science book
Don't know much about the French I took
But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me too
What a wonderful world this would be
Have you heard the new Trump RFK duet?
Reposted by Jo Wolff
The Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague.
Reposted by Jo Wolff
Thesis committee. Charles Bridge Prague.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Thesis committee. Charles Bridge Prague.
Reposted by Jo Wolff
Gandhi’s Talisman. Unfortunately for too many world leaders their doubts are dissolving in a way Gandhi did not anticipate.
!["I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test.
Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man [woman] whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him [her]. Will he [she] gain anything by it?
Will it restore him [her to a control over his [her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to Swaraj [freedom] for the hungry and spiritually starving millions?
Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:givg3amslsq46o3f25ga5esh/bafkreihph4ozfme2iadhcvg2jcexzemiif2xgxmhg2jexeknndhuhx2ewy@jpeg)
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Gandhi’s Talisman. Unfortunately for too many world leaders their doubts are dissolving in a way Gandhi did not anticipate.
Reposted by Jo Wolff
Was reminded of what we use to say in the UCL BA Philosophy handbook. A more eloquent version of:
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
November 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Was reminded of what we use to say in the UCL BA Philosophy handbook. A more eloquent version of:
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
The Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague.
Thesis committee. Charles Bridge Prague.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Thesis committee. Charles Bridge Prague.
Reposted by Jo Wolff
If the ACA implodes it means that the last decade might be remembered as the golden age of American healthcare, God help us all.
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If the ACA implodes it means that the last decade might be remembered as the golden age of American healthcare, God help us all.
Democratic Party.
Huh Yeah
What is it good for?
You know the next line.
Huh Yeah
What is it good for?
You know the next line.
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Democratic Party.
Huh Yeah
What is it good for?
You know the next line.
Huh Yeah
What is it good for?
You know the next line.
Reposted by Jo Wolff
In passport line in Prague remembering my best experience in US:
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In passport line in Prague remembering my best experience in US:
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
If the ACA implodes it means that the last decade might be remembered as the golden age of American healthcare, God help us all.
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If the ACA implodes it means that the last decade might be remembered as the golden age of American healthcare, God help us all.
Carrier pigeon also available.
If your senator’s voicemail is full, fax that ass
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Carrier pigeon also available.
Heard a report of a leader who said ‘I compromise and compromise and compromise until I get what I want.’
Roughly the opposite of what I expect to wake up tomorrow to hear what the Democratic Party has done. Hope doom laden predictions are completely wrong.
Roughly the opposite of what I expect to wake up tomorrow to hear what the Democratic Party has done. Hope doom laden predictions are completely wrong.
November 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Heard a report of a leader who said ‘I compromise and compromise and compromise until I get what I want.’
Roughly the opposite of what I expect to wake up tomorrow to hear what the Democratic Party has done. Hope doom laden predictions are completely wrong.
Roughly the opposite of what I expect to wake up tomorrow to hear what the Democratic Party has done. Hope doom laden predictions are completely wrong.
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In line at US passport contril:
Agent: Your profession?
Healthy communist
What?
(Louder) Health Economist
Hmmmm
Agent: Your profession?
Healthy communist
What?
(Louder) Health Economist
Hmmmm
November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
In line at US passport contril:
Agent: Your profession?
Healthy communist
What?
(Louder) Health Economist
Hmmmm
Agent: Your profession?
Healthy communist
What?
(Louder) Health Economist
Hmmmm
"Think for yourself." Enlightenment for beginners.
"Think with others." Enlightenment for the enlightened.
"Think with others." Enlightenment for the enlightened.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"Think for yourself." Enlightenment for beginners.
"Think with others." Enlightenment for the enlightened.
"Think with others." Enlightenment for the enlightened.
Was reminded of what we use to say in the UCL BA Philosophy handbook. A more eloquent version of:
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
November 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Was reminded of what we use to say in the UCL BA Philosophy handbook. A more eloquent version of:
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
In passport line in Prague remembering my best experience in US:
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In passport line in Prague remembering my best experience in US:
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
Agent: why are you here?
I’m a Professor, giving a talk.
What’s you subject?
Political Philosophy.
My favourite!!
Really??
No. I say that to all the Professors.
Trickle down economics working at last.
Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday.
Thanksgiving air traffic could 'slow to a trickle' if shutdown persists, transport secretary says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that U.S. air traffic could slow significantly if the federal government shutdown continues into the Thanksgiving travel season.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Trickle down economics working at last.
If this carries on soon ordinary Americans won’t even be able to afford Cybertrucks any more.
November 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
If this carries on soon ordinary Americans won’t even be able to afford Cybertrucks any more.
Gandhi’s Talisman. Unfortunately for too many world leaders their doubts are dissolving in a way Gandhi did not anticipate.
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Gandhi’s Talisman. Unfortunately for too many world leaders their doubts are dissolving in a way Gandhi did not anticipate.
Reposted by Jo Wolff
“Some constraints from an affordability point of view.”
Father Ted levels of circumlocution.
Father Ted levels of circumlocution.
Gulf between rich and poor risks US downturn, Fed official warns. “There is quite a bit of evidence . . . that lower and moderate-income households are facing some constraints from an affordability point of view from the cost of living to the housing costs” on.ft.com/43Otjwc via @FT #DonaldTrump
Gulf between rich and poor risks US downturn, Fed official warns
John Williams suggests poorer Americans’ mounting problems could be a factor in whether the central bank cuts rates next month
on.ft.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
“Some constraints from an affordability point of view.”
Father Ted levels of circumlocution.
Father Ted levels of circumlocution.
Reposted by Jo Wolff
“See things from the other person’s point of view.”
“Is there another person? I don’t think so.”
The moral reasoning of the Trump administration.
“Is there another person? I don’t think so.”
The moral reasoning of the Trump administration.
November 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“See things from the other person’s point of view.”
“Is there another person? I don’t think so.”
The moral reasoning of the Trump administration.
“Is there another person? I don’t think so.”
The moral reasoning of the Trump administration.