Hobbes and the Ideal Citizen
April 5, 2026
Seventeenth century philosopher Thomas Hobbes believed that without government to control our worst impulses, life…
Citizenship Tagged Episodes
Edward Snowden and the Ethics of Whistleblowing
April 1, 2018
You might think we each have a moral duty to expose any serious misconduct, dishonesty,…
When Democracies Torture
November 26, 2017
Torture is prohibited under international law and is widely considered a human rights violation. But…
Nations and Borders
January 24, 2016
One’s country of birth has a profound effect on life prospects. It’s often best to…
Education and the Culture Wars
September 6, 2015
In contemporary democracies, the state is responsible for providing children with an education. But parents…
The Military: What Is It Good For?
February 16, 2014
Is the military draft a natural expression of democratic values, or a challenge to our…
Social Reality
May 20, 2012
Few things affect our lives as much as the fact that we are citizens of…
Patriotism versus Cosmopolitanism
July 6, 2010
Patriotism versus Comopolitanism: Is your loyalty to America and Americans more important than the common…
Immigration and Citizenship
September 20, 2009
What are the effects of immigration on culture in America? Does it promote homogenization, diversity,…
Taxation
April 13, 2004
How is taxation different from stealing? What right does the government have to take some…
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