Society

On 9/11 we remember two tragedies. These include the terrorist attacks in 2001 but also the Chilean coup d'etat that occurred on 9/11 in 1973.

More and more refugees are resorting to backchannel paths to safety, including human trafficking. This often ends in death instead of freedom.

St. Francis of Assisi was known for his minimalistic lifestyle. Yet today, Assisi has seen an influx of luxury spas and resorts. How does this balance out?

Dangerous levels of pesticides in marijuana reveal a growing tension between public health and drug policy.

Contrary to worries about political correctness gone wild, trigger warnings can be a valuable classroom tool.

Online images of death raise questions of ethical viewership, victim privacy and morbid curiosity.

The dangers of viewing activists' interruption of Bernie Sanders at a Seattle rally from a single perspective.

Renewed understandings of pedophilia require new approaches to ending child sex crimes.

The graphic video of Samuel Dubose's killing by a Cincinatti policeman raises questions of how audiences should react to death.

The Ivy League has always been associated with high status. It is the elite of the United States higher education system, boasting some of the most successful graduates in the … Continue reading "The Ivy-Wall Street Pipeline"

He had a “Muslim name.” He may have been depressed. Perhaps he was using drugs and alcohol. He visited Jordan in 2014. He had an upcoming court date for a … Continue reading "Islamophobia and a Shooting in Chattanooga"

The symbol sends a message.

In February, Dr. Michael Hannon presented his talk “The Threshold for Knowledge” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. … Continue reading "The Threshold for Knowledge"

Debating the Confederate flag's meaning requires an analysis of its history.

Why are cartoon producers driving female viewers away from their shows?

While they show promise, safety-based navigational apps also create significant ethical problems.

In February, Dr. Michael Hannon presented his talk “Does Knowledge Matter” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. Next … Continue reading "Does Knowledge Matter?"

Hiring algorithms have shown promise in combating job discrimination. But are they ethical?

Reactions to Obama's use of the N-word underscore a key debate about racism and obscenity.

Contributing Scholar Pamela J. Hobart on a libertarian form of education.