Population Growth and Anti-Natalist Philosophy Arguments regarding the immorality of procreation are on the rise given concerns of overpopulation and humans' contribution to climate change. 1 Aug 19 | Evan Butts
The Ethics of Cell Cultured Brains Research with cellularly revived brain tissues raises all sorts of questions about the nature of consciousness, the definition of pain, and the ethical boundaries of scientific research. 31 Jul 19 | Rachel Robison-Greene
The Letters of Last Resort and MAD Ethics A holdover from a different time, the Letters of Last Resort signal a strategy of nuclear deterrence whose mode may be outdated, but whose message remains clear. 30 Jul 19 | A.G. Holdier
Cultural Heritage and the Murujuga Petroglyphs Embedded in the case for protection are arguments concerning the value of our past, in-group/out-group determinations about our shared heritage, and historical injustice and marginalization. 29 Jul 19 | Desmonda Lawrence
Moral and Existential Lessons from "Chernobyl" The miniseries takes up a number of philosophical themes (e.g., what it means to know, the nature of authority, the virtue of humility), but chief among these is our existential confrontation with the Absurd. 26 Jul 19 | Rachel Robison-Greene
The Ethics of Scientific Advice: Lessons from "Chernobyl" HBO's miniseries offers a new opportunity to revisit an age-old debate: Should we keep value judgments out of science? Can we? 25 Jul 19 | Matthew S.W. Silk
Should We Return to the Moon? Much has been made of the US's intention to return to the moon. What did Apollo 11 mean then and what might another voyage mean now? 24 Jul 19 | Prindle News Hound
Racism, Refugees, and the Ripple Effect Nationalist rhetoric and policies are gaining traction, emboldening others to follow suit, and undermining our collective commitment to human rights. 23 Jul 19 | Meredith McFadden
The Political Response to Racism: Trump vs. the Squad How do the political implications of responses like censure complicate the moral scene? What should be our goal in addressing racism? 22 Jul 19 | Kenneth Boyd
Does Australia Need a Bill of Rights? How should we balance concerns for legal flexibility and political representation against the enshrinement of minority rights? 19 Jul 19 | Desmonda Lawrence
Discussing Scientific Consensus on Climate Change Emphasizing consensus can motivate change, but overstating agreement undermines the public's ability to engage in policy debates. How should we proceed? 18 Jul 19 | Matthew S.W. Silk
Refusal to Repatriate: The Owning, Lending, and Stealing of Art The ongoing debate over colonial repatriation requires that we confront our history of imperialism. On what grounds can one own another's cultural heritage? 17 Jul 19 | Meredith McFadden
Plant-Based Meat Substitutes, Sensational Reporting, and Information Literacy The media's treatment of recent plant-based meat rollouts fails to give the significant moral gains their due. 16 Jul 19 | Rachel Robison-Greene
Vaccination Abstention and the Principle of Autonomy In the debate over vaccination abstention, the right to refuse medical treatment and the right to bodily integrity are in conflict with concerns of justice and public health. How can we make headway in the deadlock? 15 Jul 19 | Desmonda Lawrence
The Criminalization of HIV Transmission and Responsibility for Risky Behavior HIV criminalization laws have a lot to say about the duty to disclose and assumption of risk, and perhaps even more to say about attitudes of racism and homophobia. 12 Jul 19 | Meredith McFadden
Concrete Milkshakes and the Ethics of Being Wrong on the Internet Recent circulation of misinformation through media channels highlights a troubling trend regarding belief formation. What does it mean to be a responsible epistemic agent? 11 Jul 19 | Kenneth Boyd
To Keep or Not to Keep? The US Electoral College and Presidential Representativeness Much has been written bemoaning the Electoral College, but the implications of mantras like "one person, one vote," or worries about political representation run much deeper. The NPVIC does nothing to address this. 10 Jul 19 | Evan Butts
Farmworker Abuse and Agricultural Exceptionalism Farmwork has been treated much differently than other forms of labor. Is this difference justified or is it time for change? 9 Jul 19 | A.G. Holdier
Surrogacy in New York The ongoing debate in New York concerning the legality of commercial surrogacy touches on a number of philosophical issues from commodification to paternalism. 8 Jul 19 | Meredith McFadden
Who fact-checks the fact-checkers? The campaign to stem the tide of misinformation online is beset by a number of formidable epistemic obstacles. How effective can fact-checking ever really be? 5 Jul 19 | Kenneth Boyd
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? 4 Jul 19 | Desmonda Lawrence
Do Women’s Soccer Players Deserve Equal Pay for Equal Play? In assessing the different sides of the debate there are a number of relevant factors at play from relative commercial value to social message and even historical injustice. 3 Jul 19 | Alfred Archer
The Peace Cross and Separation of Church and State Bladensburg's monument to veterans raises a number of thorny issues concerning the principle of neutrality, freedom of religion, and the foundations of law. 2 Jul 19 | Rachel Robison-Greene
Are Loot Boxes "Quite Ethical"? Recent rulings have called the loot box mechanics used in franchises like FIFA and Star Wars Battlefront "gambling for children." What's the danger? 1 Jul 19 | Kenneth Boyd
