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The Table in Our Heads: Rethinking Educational Aims in a Post-Truth Era
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.
Aug 17


The Iran–Israel War and the Ethics of Pre-emption
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.
Jul 6


(Im)moral hazard: the bailout of Silicon Valley Bank
Is there anything morally problematic with the financial industry's risk-taking behaviour in the expectation of a bailout?
Nov 19, 2023


In defence of party democracy
Many complain about the power of party members to select leaders. I argue that, in fact, they should be more empowered.
Nov 13, 2022


Abortion and the Natural Rights Tradition
In the recent Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion, the majority...
Oct 16, 2022


The Queen is dead
The Elizabethan age is over. Like when Nietzche declared that ‘God is dead’, we Brits face an existential moment that is ours to define
Oct 9, 2022


What should universities do about now?
What is the purpose of universities? Do they exist to solve practical problems, or for some higher ideal?
Oct 1, 2022


Overturning Roe v. Wade: The Court’s New Jurisprudence of Doubt
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.
Jul 17, 2022


Should the Courts or the People determine rights? It’s complicated..
The US Supreme Court has overturned the right to abortion. This provokes a question: should unelected judges or the People determine rights?
Jul 10, 2022


Why we need to radically recognise the Homeless
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?
Jul 3, 2022
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