The Ethics of Awesomeness
December 24, 2023
The word “awesome” once meant inspiring extreme fear or dread. Nowadays it’s mostly used as…
The Merits of Meritocracy
January 15, 2023
For centuries, the promise of the “American Dream” has been that as long as someone…
Polyamory
February 13, 2022
In most if not all modern Western societies, monogamy is the dominant form of romantic…
What Is Love?
February 14, 2021
It may seem doubtful that philosophers have much to tell us about love (beyond their…
Extreme Altruism
December 9, 2018
We can all agree that helping others is great, a deed worth doing. But devoting…
The Lure of Immortality
October 1, 2017
Would you want to live forever? It’s a tempting notion that has been explored and imagined…
Why Be Moral?
January 18, 2015
Morality tells us how we ought to behave, if we want to do the right…
Varieties of Love
February 14, 2010
Is love a single thing, or just a word we use to express any number…
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