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fromApaonline
1 week ago

2020 Central Division Dewey Lecture: How I Am an Aristotelian

Richard Kraut illustrates how Aristotelian philosophy shapes contemporary moral and political thought.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Why Do So Many People Think That Trump Is Good?

Moral numbness in America arises from a loss of collective values and a failure to uphold community-based standards of excellence.
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fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Should we widen our 'moral circle'? Philosopher Jeff Sebo argues we now have no choice

"Sebo's key claims are that very many non-humans belong in the moral circle and that humans might not always take priority."
philosophy
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago

Affirmative Action for Androids

To have moral standing is to deserve moral consideration for one's own sake.
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

The three laws of love, and how to follow them

Love is often viewed separately from moral philosophy, yet it should be central to ethical discussions.
The Love Ethic advocates for extending love and compassion to all, including strangers.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

The Ethics of Post-Death Sperm Donation

As is often the case in ethical discussions, the main moral issue revolves around whether post-death sperm donation is morally acceptable, compared to other forms of post-death donations.
philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

Call for Papers: Moral Education between East Asian and Greco Roman Classics (9 May deadline)

The Janus Project highlights the didactic traditions of classical Chinese and Graeco-Roman texts, emphasizing their shared focus on moral virtues and education.
philosophy
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Pope Intuitively Understood Aspects of Moral Psychology

Moral concern should extend beyond close relations, as emphasized by Pope Francis against J.D. Vance's limited moral hierarchy.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Do I Suffer? Examining Self-Deception and Wisdom

Self-knowledge is a dynamic process affected by relationships and involves moral considerations.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Daredevil, Born Again: Making the Case for Virtue Ethics

Virtue ethics emphasizes character traits that influence behavior, countering situationist perspectives that prioritize circumstances.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 months ago

Rape by Fraud Revisited

Joyce Short argues that significant fraud, like deception for sexual access, should qualify as a crime, raising important moral and legal questions.
philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Balancing Grace and Retribution in "Daredevil: Born Again"

Matt Murdock's refusal to kill reflects his beliefs in grace and the potential for redemption, even for his most dangerous foes.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Are We Just Going to Forget About Climate Justice?

The article highlights the massive economic and moral implications of climate change, stressing the inadequacy of current responses to its escalating impact.
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