Ethics in Culture A.G. Holdier | 27 May 2022 Wanda Maximoff and the Metaphysics of Responsibility What can MCU's ongoing morality tale tell us about free will and accountability?
Ethics in Culture Rachel Robison-Greene | 20 May 2022 Justice and Retributivism in 'Moon Knight' Marvel's latest tale of vengeance considers the reasons why we punish and what we hope to achieve.
The Cosmic Horror of HP Lovecraft and Sgr A* The vastness of the cosmos undercuts our self-perception as the knowers and valuers. 19 May 2022 | Richard Gibson
"Severance," Identity and Work This work of science fiction offers a straightforward portrayal of alienated labor. 3 May 2022 | Nicholas Kreuder
The Obligations of Players and Fans How should we determine the limits of acceptable behavior when it comes to player-fan interactions? 20 Apr 2022 | Jake Wojtowicz
The Totalitarianism of the Borg How do we justify the value of freedom and individuality when confronted with totality? 30 Mar 2022 | Richard Gibson
The Ethics of Reproducing Trauma in Celebrity Biopics Whose interests should matter most in bringing big moments to the big screen? 25 Mar 2022 | Katherine Hennessey
On Banning Russian Athletes What do sports organizations hope to accomplish by excluding certain athletes from play? 8 Mar 2022 | Jake Wojtowicz
Kamila Valieva, Lia Thomas, and Fairness in Sports What considerations are relevant for ensuring a level playing field? 22 Feb 2022 | Katherine Hennessey
Lia Thomas, Fairness in Sport, and Honest Ethical Debate in a World of Bad Faith What are all the moral considerations at play in our conceptions of fairness in sport? 16 Feb 2022 | Benjamin Rossi
Brian Flores, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Recent allegations of racial discrimination highlight the differences in programs of equality of opportunity and equality of outcome. 4 Feb 2022 | Tucker Sechrest
Why Don’t People Cheat at Wordle? Might it be that there is something more than the honor code at play? 26 Jan 2022 | A.G. Holdier
'Don’t Look Up' and “Trust the Science” The film is much more than a pro-science, anti-skeptic morality play masquerading as entertainment. 18 Jan 2022 | Giles Howdle
Meaning-as-Use and the Punisher’s New Logo Having been co-opted by various organizations, it's unclear what the long-toothed skull stands for. 5 Jan 2022 | A.G. Holdier
'Don't Look Up': Willful Ignorance of a Democracy in Crisis This cautionary tale refuses to play political football with skeptics and simply fast-forwards to the end. 4 Jan 2022 | Tucker Sechrest
Faramir’s Insight In failing to appreciate the fullness of others' moral autonomy we do them a disservice. 7 Dec 2021 | Marshall Bierson
Amazon's Influence on Literature The virtual marketplace is having a profound effect on the commodification and consumption of literature. 2 Nov 2021 | Beatrice Harvey
The Ethics of Protest Trolling Can this kind of intentional interference be defended as legitimate activism? 27 Oct 2021 | Kenneth Boyd
A Squid Meta-Game Rule What might 'Squid Game' tell us about the loose requirements for meaningful agency that must be present in order to play any game? 19 Oct 2021 | Wayne Yuen
'Squid Game', Class Struggle, and the Good Life The show pulls back the curtain to expose the deep stratification in the modern day debtors prison we've constructed. 14 Oct 2021 | Rachel Robison-Greene
Praise and Resentment: The Moral of 'Bad Art Friend' Is there a basic truth, fundamental fact, or obvious lesson that might be hiding behind all this pettiness? 11 Oct 2021 | Megan Fritts
The Moral Dimension of Literary Translation How do we ensure that works match author's intent when every word is loaded and every choice matters? 5 Oct 2021 | Beatrice Harvey
