Biophile

Biophile is a bimonthly South African magazine that focuses on promoting an ethical, ecologically-sound lifestyle.

The magazine was founded in 2004 by Anthea Torr (Editor) and Steve Venter (Co-Editor) and describes itself as follows:

"Our mission is to impart knowledge with truth and integrity for the highest good of all. Biophile is not affiliated to any religious, political or philosophical ideology or organisation.Our ethos is one of co-operation and sharing.

Biophile deals with matters close to the heart of everyone who shares our concern for the future of our planet and species, and who aspires to lead an ethical, environmentally sound life, in harmony with all of earth’s creatures."

Biophile is well known for tackling controversial issues such as vaccinations, the HIV/AIDS controversy, Eskom's push towards a nuclear energy future for South Africa and genetic engineering.

Critics often disparage the publication for pushing pseudo-science and new age spiritualism, and for its regular inclusion of articles and columns which promote astrology, the belief in a hollow earth and similar unsubstantiated claims.

External links

* [http://www.biophile.co.za Biophile Magazine website]