Themed Articles

In Defense of Humorous Nihilism

John Marmysz looks on the funny side of absolute nothingness.
[Issue 111: December 2015 / January 2016]

Liberty Requires Equality

James P. Sterba thinks libertarianism implies a right to welfare.
[Issue 110: October/November 2015]

Let’s Be Reasonable!

Philip Badger tries to convince us to be optimistic about human equality.
[Issue 110: October/November 2015]

Mill, Liberty & Euthanasia

Simon Clarke argues that deciding when to die is a matter of individuality.
[Issue 110: October/November 2015]

Surveillance Ethics

Seán Moran is watching the watchers.
[Issue 110: October/November 2015]

The Paradox of Liberalism

Francisco Mejia Uribe explains why the rise of fundamentalism poses a problem for liberals, and suggests what they can do about it.
[Issue 110: October/November 2015]

Free Speech: A Paradox

Ryan Andrews reminds us what free speech is for.
[Issue 110: October/November 2015]

Philosopher-Kings In The Kingdom of Ends

Richard Oxenberg tells us why democracy needs philosopher-citizens.
[Issue 110: October/November 2015]

Science & Philosophy: A Beautiful Friendship

Amy Cools reminds us why science needs philosophy.
[Issue 109: August/September 2015]

Einstein’s Morality

Ching-Hung Woo looks at the many facets of Albert Einstein’s approach to ethics.
[Issue 109: August/September 2015]

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