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29 Dec 2022

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26 Jul 2016

Diversity in Children's Books: A White Author's Quandary (Part II)

This post originally appeared September 29, 2015. In Part One of this two-part post on the moral importance of providing children with diverse books, I concluded that white authors need … Continue reading "Diversity in Children’s Books: A White Author’s Quandary (Part II)"

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Diversity in Children's Books: A White Author's Quandary (Part I)

This post originally appeared September 22, 2015. For the first time in census history, the majority of children living in the United States are now children of color. But the … Continue reading "Diversity in Children’s Books: A White Author’s Quandary (Part I)"

19 Jul 2016

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A Libertarian Perspective On Gendered Bathroom Segregation

Recently in the United States, bathroom usage rights for transgender people have come to the political fore. As a part of Title IX protections against gender discrimination in federally funded … Continue reading "A Libertarian Perspective On Gendered Bathroom Segregation"

12 Jul 2016

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Pamela J. Hobart

Using History to Make Slavery History

28 Jun 2016

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Christopher Hager

Long Distance Information, Give Me Memphis, Tennessee

This is the second in a series on American History and the Ethics of Memory. This post originally appeared on September 15, 2015. Warner Madison doesn’t trust the police. He … Continue reading "Long Distance Information, Give Me Memphis, Tennessee"

21 Jun 2016

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Christopher Hager

American History and the Ethics of Memory

14 Jun 2016

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Christopher Hager

When Is It Rational to Trust a Stranger?

This post originally appeared October 13, 2015. A father hands over the keys to his house to a stranger, his children fast asleep upstairs. Two grandparents share their living room … Continue reading "When Is It Rational to Trust a Stranger?"

24 May 2016

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Freedom of Association and Right-to-Work Laws

This post originally appeared on October 20, 2015. In March 2015, Wisconsin became the 25th state to adopt “right-to-work” laws. Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, Montana, and West Virginia are … Continue reading "Freedom of Association and Right-to-Work Laws"

10 May 2016

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Peter Vallentyne

Women’s Resilience and Post-Feminist Sexism

This post originally appeared November 10, 2015. In 1977, punk pioneer Poly Styrene used loud, screamed, overdriven vocals to revolt against the stereotype that “little girls should be seen and … Continue reading "Women’s Resilience and Post-Feminist Sexism"

3 May 2016

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Freedom and the 2016 Electoral Season

‘Tis the season for politics, once again, in the United States of America. And while some surprising new topics, like the size of candidates’ hands, have cropped up in this … Continue reading "Freedom and the 2016 Electoral Season"

12 Apr 2016

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So I am a racist. What do I do now?

This post originally appeared on October 27, 2015. Like most human beings, I grew up imbibing racist stereotypes. Since I am Italian, those stereotypes were to some extent different from … Continue reading "So I am a racist. What do I do now?"

29 Mar 2016

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Too Much TV and Nothing to Watch

This post originally appeared in The Indy Star on February 26, 2016. The critically acclaimed television drama of the early 1960s, “Naked City,” concluded each episode with the narrator proclaiming, … Continue reading "Too Much TV and Nothing to Watch"

22 Mar 2016

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Chicago Protests and Social Movement Arrogance

“And these children that you spit on, as they try to change their world” The observation goes back at least to Bertrand Russell of an inverse correlation between how adamant … Continue reading "Chicago Protests and Social Movement Arrogance"

17 Mar 2016

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Pleasure (and Happiness and Good Lives)

Philosophers known as hedonists, and probably some slightly more normal people as well, have held that pleasure is the only thing we desire in itself, that pleasure is the only … Continue reading "Pleasure (and Happiness and Good Lives)"

15 Mar 2016

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Alan H. Goldman

Can Someone's Dignity Be Taken Away?

This post originally appeared November 3, 2015 “Dignity” was invoked no fewer than 10 times by the supporters of gay marriage during the proceedings of the landmark Supreme Court decision … Continue reading "Can Someone’s Dignity Be Taken Away?"

8 Mar 2016

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Why Act When It Doesn't Make a Difference?

This post originally appeared on May 28, 2015. I’ve got a friend who’s suffering from depression. He’s been holed up in his house for the last two years; living first … Continue reading "Why Act When It Doesn’t Make a Difference?"

1 Mar 2016

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What We're Reading: February 25, 2016

A Black Police Officer’s Fight Against the NYPD (New York Times) by Saki Knafo “Over the last two years, Raymond has recorded almost a dozen officials up and down the … Continue reading "What We’re Reading: February 25, 2016"

25 Feb 2016

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The Prindle Institute for Ethics

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Is Envy Always Malicious? (Part Two)

This post originally appeared on December 4, 2014. When I was 8, I started ballet. I was a disciplined kid who took everything seriously, and dance quickly became a great passion … Continue reading "Is Envy Always Malicious? (Part Two)"

23 Feb 2016

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What We're Reading: February 18, 2016

Stop Bernie-Splaining to Black Voters (New York Times) by Charles M. Blow “It is not black folks who need to come to a new understanding, but those whose privileged gaze … Continue reading "What We’re Reading: February 18, 2016"

18 Feb 2016

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The Prindle Institute for Ethics

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Is Envy Always Malicious? (Part One)

This post originally appeared on November 18, 2014 Imagine you check your email and find a congratulatory message from your boss announcing that your colleague has just been promoted. This … Continue reading "Is Envy Always Malicious? (Part One)"

16 Feb 2016

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How to Get Involved with Prindle Info Session

There are lots of ways to get involved with Prindle! Find out the different internships and roles Prindle has to offer DePauw students by coming to our event. The event … Continue reading "How to Get Involved with Prindle Info Session"

13 Feb 2016

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