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Life, Death, and Aging: Debating Radical Life Extension
The majority oppose enhancements to slow the aging process and extend lifespans beyond 100 years. What might explain that stance?
Forbidden Knowledge in Scientific Research
Given the profound societal effect that scientific studies can have, are there kinds of research that shouldn’t be done or results that shouldn’t be published? Can scientific censorship be justified?
On Julia le Duc’s Photograph and the Choice Not to View Distressing Content
What are the duties of news organizations and photographers? What are the rights of viewers? And what obligation do we have as humans to bear witness to tragedy and suffering?
Misogyny, ‘Purity,’ and Leggings at Notre Dame
Many of our ideas about ‘modesty’ and ‘purity’ are rooted in misogyny, as recent events at the University of Notre Dame help to illustrate.
Our Bodies, Ourselves? Death, Values, and the Material We Leave Behind
Autopsies and exhumations: what are our duties to the dead?
Celebrating Invasion Day: Australia’s History War
Australia Day isn’t a cause for celebration for much of Australia’s population: for First Nations members, it’s a reminder of a dark colonial history.
Roles and Responsibilities with Robin Zheng
Robin Zheng is on the podcast to discuss her fascinating theory about the relationship between individual responsibility and structural injustice.
Should Pointless Jobs Exist?
Both Marxists and capitalists predicted we’d have to do less work in the 21st century, so why do so many “pointless” jobs exist?
Bad Tweets and the Ethics of Shaming
Societal standards change quickly, and what one may have thought acceptable to express in the past is not necessarily something they would express today. At the very least, individuals who have recently been shamed for their past tweets claim that they have grown, learned, and changed. We might wonder, then: what is the value of shaming someone for their bad tweeting history? Should these people be shamed in the way they have been?
Some Normative Perspectives on Borders and Asylum Seekers
When U.S. border polices are examined from a normative ethical perspective, the results point to a need for change.
When It Comes to the Environment, is Education Morally Obligatory?
We now know more about human impacts on the environment than ever before. Does that mean we are morally obligated to keep learning?
The Puppy and the Snapping Turtle
The killing of a terminally ill puppy in Idaho raises questions about how we consider the moral rights of animals.
Are Zero Tolerance Policies the Solution to Sexual Misconduct?
In the wake of the #metoo campaign, some have pushed for zero tolerance policies for those accused of sexual assault. What would the implications of such a policy be?
Social Change through Democracy: Same-Sex Marriage in Australia
As Australia prepares to vote on same-sex marriage, is their vote-based approach ethical?
What Happened at Ramjas: Tyranny of the Nation
The violent protests at India’s Ramjas College have as much to do with nationalism as they do free speech.
Should We Avoid or Engage Moral Dilemmas?
When confronting a moral dilemma, is it better to engage with the issue or avoid getting involved entirely?
Achievement Matters with Gwen Bradford
What are achievements and how should we talk about them? Philosopher Gwen Bradford discusses the ethics of achievement on this episode of Examining Ethics.
Should Parents Lie to Their Children About Santa Claus?
Weighing the pros and cons of dishonesty about an enduring Christmas legend.
A National Cash Crisis in India
India’s new law removing certain large bills from circulation may end the Indian shadow economy, but could also marginalize poor, rural citizens.
Affirmative Hesitations in India and the United States
The effects of India’s caste system and U.S. slavery still linger in modern society, but is affirmative action the right solution for both nations?
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 with a traveling salesman in town for the week. A young woman falls asleep in the guest room of a man she has never met …
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 colleague joined the company at approximately the same time as you did, and works in your sector. You were in line for the same promotion …