Marriage and the State
February 2, 2004
With what right does the state say who can and cannot marry? The state has,…
The 2026 Dionysus Awards
July 26, 2026
Now that the dust has settled from the Oscars, it’s time to think about what movies of the past year challenged our assumptions and made us think about things in new ways. Josh and guest co-host Jorah Danenberg present our annual Dionysus Awards for the…
What Is Race?
January 27, 2004
Is race a discredited pseudo-scientific category? Or a real dimension of difference among humans? Or…
Would You Want to Live Forever?
January 20, 2004
Pick your favorite age. You are healthy, career thriving, family intact (at least pretend!). Would…
The Bush Doctrine of Preemptive Self-Defense
January 13, 2004
What is the difference between mere aggression and preemptive self defense? Can you really permissibly…
Live Pilot: Is Lying Always Bad?
August 20, 2003
Many philosophers have been tempted to condemn lying as an absolute evil. The problem is…
Demo #2: What Is Terrorism?
January 1, 2003
What is terrorism? Is terrorism morally worse than other forms of warfare. Was Truman’s decision…
Demo #1: Can Machines Think?
January 1, 2002
Will Computers someday be able to have humanlike consciousnes and intelligence? Will they someday outstrip…
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