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Street Philosopher

Corvid Captured

Seán Moran investigates indoor ornithology.

It’s not a typo: I’m talking about the biological genus Corvid, rather than the COVID we’ve been enduring. At times like these, the consolations of philosophy can help to restore our peace of mind. And the corvids – the crow family – have some surprising philosophical relevance.

My photograph, taken in Mumbai, shows a heart-warming daily ritual for feral dogs.

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