Julian Baggini is a British philosopher and author. He is the author of over 20 books on philosophy and related topics, including The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, The Ego Trick, and The Edge of Reason. He is a regular contributor to The Guardian, The Times, and The Financial Times, and has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and other media outlets. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Visiting Professor at the University of Kent. He is also the co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine, a quarterly publication dedicated to philosophical discussion. Baggini's work focuses on the practical application of philosophy to everyday life, and he is a passionate advocate for the importance of philosophy in our lives.