Author: Eliane Mitchell

  • D’oh! Philosophy in The Simpsons

    The Simpsons may not seem like a legitimate source for philosophical discourse and ideas. But the University of Glasgow just launched a successful one-day course entitled “D’oh! The Simpsons Introduce Philosophy” as an introduction to the world’s most eminent philosophical thinkers.

  • Reality TV: Ethics or Entertainment?

    What ethical obligations do the makers of reality TV have to prevent harm to their willing participants? Or do reality TV participants give up certain rights when they agree to allow their lives to be commodified?