A Philosopher’s View of the World

 

Mar
23

Is it Wrong to Provide Water to Migrants?

While there are safe ways to enter the United States, there are also areas of deadly desert that have claimed the lives of many migrants. Americans have left water and

Mar
22

Is Criticizing Israel Antisemitic?

While conservatives are usually not overly concerned with racism and have been willing to tolerate the racism of their fellows, they delight in accusing Democrats of racism. If this Democrat

Mar
21

Why Lie if the Truth Would Suffice?

The question “why lie if the truth would suffice” can be interpreted in at least three ways. One is as an inquiry about the motivation and asks for an explanation.

Mar
20

The “Rock star” Rape Defense

Several years ago, Singer R. Kelly was jailed and accused of sexually abusing teenagers and attempting to force his hairdresser into performing oral sex. His lawyer, Steve Greenberg, employed the

Mar
19

Migration & Disease

While the United States is experiencing a backlash from when Black Lives Mattered, there are still social expectations that set the allowed forms of racism. While racism is the foundation

Mar
18

Blackface Objects: Intentions & Perceptions

A few years ago, Gucci created controversy with its black balaclava jumper. The jumper could be pulled up to cover a person’s mouth and featured big red lips that echoed

Mar
17

The FDA: Patients or Companies?

According to the FDA, it “is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and

Mar
16

Rape by Fraud Revisited

Joyce Short, a victim of deception, has argued that rape by fraud should be a crime. Pragmatically, the legal issues are the most important; but its moral aspects are philosophically

 

 

 

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