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Daniel Beck

Daniel Beck is a recent PhD graduate from Michigan State University’s Department of Philosophy. He has presented on topics in bioethics, environmental philosophy, moral philosophy, and political philosophy at both national and international professional conferences, and his scholarly work on bioethics methodology has been published in a peer reviewed academic journal.

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12 Jan 2017

The Moral Consequences of Protecting American Jobs

Is it moral to prioritize saving American jobs over the non-American jobs lost in the process?

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30 Dec 2016

On Labeling Over-the-Counter Homeopathy

Should the federal government label homeopathic over-the-counter treatments as ineffective?

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Should Parents Lie to Their Children About Santa Claus?

Weighing the pros and cons of dishonesty about an enduring Christmas legend.

22 Dec 2016

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Demographics, Refugees, and Immigration: What of the Expanding Moral Circle?

Peter Singer's concept of expanded empathy offers important conclusions for contemporary refugee and migration struggles.

22 Dec 2016

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“Playing God” with Part-Human Chimeras

How should scientists consider the danger of "playing God" in the ever-shifting biotech field?

3 Dec 2016

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Research Without Consent in Philadelphia

Research practices on gunshot victims in Philadelphia raises questions of informed consent in life-or-death situations.

8 Nov 2016

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Do Children Have Rights That Adults Do Not?

On whether children can be granted positive rights that do not always apply to adults.

22 Oct 2016

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Should EpiPens be as Expensive as iPhones?

On drug pricing and the special moral importance of healthcare goods.

7 Oct 2016

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Should You Have the Right to Be Forgotten?

In 2000, nearly 415 million people used the Internet. By July 1, 2016, that number is estimated to grow to nearly 3.425 billion. That is about 46% of the world’s population. Moreover, there are as of now about 1.04 billion websites on the world wide web. Maybe one of those websites contains something you would … Continue reading "Should You Have the Right to Be Forgotten?"

23 Jun 2016

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