The Paragraph

Original essays, literary criticism, and illustrated reflections on society and everyday life.

Series & conversations

Ordinary Ethics

The moral questions inside queues, favours, apologies and small exercises of power.

When Does Kindness Become Favouritism?

A small exception can recognise a real need—or quietly reward knowing the right person.

A little room for longer thinking, every week

One thoughtful email each week: an illustrated essay, a reading recommendation and a question worth considering.

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