The Ethics of Awesomeness
December 24, 2023
The word “awesome” once meant inspiring extreme fear or dread. Nowadays it’s mostly used as…
What Is Masculinity?
September 24, 2023
Strong, in control, and stoic—these are traits of the ideal masculine man. Men who fail…
The Art of Non-Violence
January 16, 2022
We all hope for peace. Yet in the face of violence, it often seems the…
Is Philanthropy Bad for Democracy?
November 21, 2021
In a liberal democracy, individuals should have the freedom to give money to charities of…
What Do We Owe Future Generations?
September 19, 2021
We talk about owing future generations a better world. We might also think that we…
Foucault and Power
July 4, 2021
Michel Foucault was a 20th century philosopher known for his work concerning power and knowledge.…
The Philanthropy Trap
February 24, 2019
Many of us generally admire people who donate large sums of money to charity. Yet…
Will Innovation Kill Us?
August 5, 2018
Innovation, be it social, economic, or technological, is often hailed as the panacea for all…
Food Justice
October 8, 2017
The number of chronically hungry people in the world is over 800 million, yet developed…
Cyber-Activism
September 17, 2017
Whether it’s making donations and signing petitions online, or using social media to highlight political…
An Eye for an Eye: The Morality of Revenge
July 10, 2016
We are often taught that vengeance is a reprehensible or unworthy motivation and that, as…
“Ethics of Whistleblowing” wins Bronze Award for Social Impact at the New York Festivals
March 1, 2016
Public Radio Show ‘Philosophy Talk’ Wins Bronze at the 2016 New York Festivals® International Radio…
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