The broken circle
A remarkable group of intellectuals in pre-war Vienna used philosophy to explain the scientific progess of their time — until they were halted by murder and Nazism
Defender of the faith
Daniel Johnson remembers Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, wise and generous friend, guide and mentor
Elegant defender of lost causes
Daniel Johnson recalls the colourful life of Sir Peregrine Worsthorne
Are empires always evil?
Daniel Johnson says Spanish imperialism left a legacy defying simplistic analysis
Making sense of evil
Forced to flee her native Germany, Hannah Arendt is finally celebrated there in a major exhibition
How I discovered Germany
Daniel Johnson on how he found a lost love for the Germans
How I discovered secondhand books
A home with books is a launching pad for a life well lived, says Daniel Johnson
How I discovered History
Remembering the Six Day War and history lessons from Dick Crossman
How I discovered Art and Architecture
Daniel Johnson reflects on the great discoveries of his youth
How I discovered classical music
Daniel Johnson describes the joy of indulging in music as a teenage boy