PRIVACY POLICY

Education, the very institution meant to prepare us for such complexity, has itself become a battleground of clashing visions. What should its aims be, and why do some values feel so “natural” while others seem ideological or even threatening? What we need is conceptual clarity—a deeper understanding of why certain educational values resonate with us in the first place. Surprisingly, that clarity can come not only from philosophy but also from science.

News focus has leaned toward military outcomes, oil prices, and US involvement. Yet beyond strategic analysis lies a more urgent philosophical question: can the deliberate use of force, in the absence of an actual armed attack, ever be morally justified? And what precedent does this strike set for the international community? Dabbagh argues that accepting Israel’s rationale risks legalising a doctrine of first-strike coercion globally.

In a time where the equality of individuals is being questioned in troubling ways, Prof Michels reviews Paul Sagar's 'Basic Equality'.

Even if Donald Trump's idea of absolute presidential immunity is absurd, immunity itself is not, as Plato understood.

The need for an Israel/Hamas ceasefire transcends the immediacy of political gains when anchored by longtermist moral imperatives.

Sadomasochism shares many features with domestic violence. Is it possible to legitimately consent to either?

Is there anything morally problematic with the financial industry's risk-taking behaviour in the expectation of a bailout?

Effective altruism is a movement that believes we should help others as much as possible. This may sound like a bland statement of the...

How the profit motive stages a theatre of ethics washing in Artificial Intelligence There is a burgeoning wave of start-ups and tech...

OnlyFans is a content subscription platform that gives content creators the space to upload sexy (although not necessarily explicit)...

Meet Professor P. Professor P seems to be the prototypical egalitarian: she is engaged in anti-racist and feminist activities, explicitly...

Why does the moral philosophy of effective altruism attract so many millionaires, including Sam Bankman-Fried, Elon Musk and Peter Thiel?

Epistemic Uncertainty and Data-Driven Policy Making Policy driven by data and science represents the gold standard amongst politicians of...

In the recent Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion, the majority...

The Elizabethan age is over. Like when Nietzche declared that ‘God is dead’, we Brits face an existential moment that is ours to define

Why do republican political philosophers think that monarchy makes us unfree, even if kings and queens never use their powers.

The precedent of Dobbs may do more than overturn a right to abortion. It may be precedent for fewer rights and more ambiguity in US law.

The US Supreme Court has overturned the right to abortion. This provokes a question: should unelected judges or the People determine rights?

The Homeless are defined by what they have not – a home. Unlike women, disabled people- defined by what they have. Why is this so important?

A-levels are thought important to ensure equality of opportunity for young people. Has 2020's distorted process denied them this forever?