Philosophy Benjamin Rossi | 22 Jan 2021 On the Rationality of the Capitol Rioters On what basis should we assess rational action? Should that judgment make space for things like false beliefs or moral considerations?
Philosophy Rachel Robison-Greene | 14 Jan 2021 Insurrection at the Capitol: Socratic Lessons on Rhetoric and Truth The events of January 6th offer yet another history lesson on the power of persuasion and our indifference to truth.
The Moral Need for Public Conversation about Rights in a Pandemic World The 'folk' conception of rights is a major obstacle to combating the pandemic. Perhaps it's time we had a talk about the limits of personal liberty. 16 Dec 2020 | Matthew S.W. Silk
What Reddit Can Teach Us About Moral Philosophy Is there any moral knowledge to be gained wading through others' sticky situations online? 24 Nov 2020 | Beatrice Harvey
What Would Kierkegaard Make of Twitter? Is our inclination toward "talkativeness" hindering recognition of our true place in the cosmos and standing in the way of a genuine relationship to the world? 19 Nov 2020 | A.G. Holdier
Freedom of Speech and the Self-Defense Argument Know thine enemy? Is it better that offensive views be expressed than simply hidden from sight? 18 Nov 2020 | Jimmy Alfonso Licon
Should Republicans and Democrats Be Friends? Can friendship overcome deep moral disagreement? Should it? 10 Nov 2020 | Benjamin Rossi
Is Moral Mediocrity Bad? A sense of duty or a sense of shame? What might mask use have to tell us about moral psychology? 5 Nov 2020 | Jimmy Alfonso Licon
In Defense of Mill Contrary to popular belief, Mill's commitment to speech is capable of distinguishing good faith from bad faith efforts. 26 Oct 2020 | Benjamin Rossi
Liability and Luck Our conceptions of legal and moral responsibility encourage less-than-ideal results. 13 Oct 2020 | Marshall Bierson
Misericordia and Trump’s Illness Can virtue ethics ever justify wishing harm to come to others? 5 Oct 2020 | John Hacker-Wright
Treating Principles as Mere Means How can we explain the unique moral wrong committed when we trade on our principles? 30 Sep 2020 | Benjamin Rossi
When Are Leaders Culpable? How do we know when those in command are at moral fault? How do we separate individual responsibility from the exploitation of trust? 15 Sep 2020 | Jimmy Alfonso Licon
Moral Luck and the Judgment of Officials What responsibility do judges bear in assessing individual's moral culpability for outcomes that are the product of luck? 14 Sep 2020 | James M. Okapal
Under Discussion: Dog Whistles, Implicatures, and "Law and Order" Coded messages and dog whistles like "law and order" signify much more than their literal meaning suggests. 11 Sep 2020 | A.G. Holdier
How Many Children Must We Save? At what point does giving become obligatory and not merely charitable? How much can (and should) be demanded of us? 19 Aug 2020 | Jimmy Alfonso Licon
Hypocrisy and the Fall of Falwell Inconsistency, self-deception, deceit? What is it about hypocrisy that provokes such strong feelings of moral outrage? 10 Aug 2020 | Benjamin Rossi
The Remote of Morty and the Ring of Gyges The most recent episode of Rick and Morty raises familiar questions about the value of virtue—and the harm of immoral action—in the absence of consequences. 21 May 2020 | Alexander Spencer
Figleaves, Bothsidesing, and the Ethics of Implication The disconnect between semantic and pragmatic meaning hides all sorts of political motive and epistemic claims. 13 May 2020 | A.G. Holdier
Moral Luck, Universalization, and COVID-19 Many who resist shelter in place orders cast their decision as a triumph of personal liberty over government overreach. But what of their duty to others? 15 Apr 2020 | Rachel Robison-Greene
States of Exception Is the emergency power currently granted governments circumscribed by law or is it a 'miracle' that transcends the norm? What are the implications of our answer? 14 Apr 2020 | Desmonda Lawrence
Expertise in the Time of COVID What can we do when we are in no position to judge? 10 Apr 2020 | Jamie Watson
