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Author: "Phil Badger"

A Map of Political Ideas

Phil Badger draws the boundaries of political thought and explores the territories.
[Issue 149: April/May 2022: Political Philosophy]

The Puzzle Of Patriotism

Phil Badger tries to make sense of a tangle of pride, identity and metaphysics.
[Issue 124: February/March 2018: Articles]

Moral Relativism by Steven Lukes

Phil Badger surveys Steven Lukes’ perspective on moral relativism.
[Issue 117: December 2016 / January 2017: Books]

Je Suis Libéral

Phil Badger thinks about rudeness, blasphemy and tolerance in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo murders.
[Issue 107: April/May 2015: Articles]

The Morality Machine

Phil Badger considers what it would take to make truly justifiable moral decisions.
[Issue 104: September/October 2014: Articles]

Defending the Indefensible?

Phil Badger explores controversial issues at the heart of liberalism.
[Issue 93: November/December 2012: Articles]

How To Get Off Our Trolleys

Phil Badger tackles the famous ‘Trolley Problem’ of ethics.
[Issue 86: September/October 2011: Articles]

Justice: What’s The Right Thing To Do? by Michael Sandel

Phil Badger is out for Justice.
[Issue 83: March/April 2011: Books]

What is Liberalism?

Phil Badger guides us through the varieties of liberalism, historical and philosophical.
[Issue 82: January/February 2011: Articles]

What’s Wrong With The Enlightenment?

Not as much as some people think, says Phil Badger.
[Issue 79: June/July 2010: Articles]