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5 Dimensions of Affect in Bergson’s Philosophy

Henri Bergson's philosophy reveals time as a continuous and interconnected melody.

March 11, 2026
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Line drawn map of Shetland with sketches of hills, fish, boats, beaches and anchors marking ports. Text over the landmass reads 'Schetlandt'.

Trade Tariffs, Compass Petroglyphs and Early Modern Maritime Trade in Shetland

Douglas Cawthorne on the mystery of the maritime petroglyph and its possible use in North Sea trade networks

Edinburgh University Press
May 20, 2025

Close up image of a large blueish buoy, engraved with images of people preparing fish.

The lost story of the Shetland Female Emigration Fund

Véronique Molinari explores how four people united forces to help young Shetlanders emigrate to Australia

Edinburgh University Press
May 14, 2025