Pardon who? Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power
Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises critical questions about the inherent power and limitations of presidential pardons in a democracy.
Virtual Cheating IV: Sexbots
Engaging with a sexbot, currently viewed as an object, does not constitute cheating, unlike interactions with an actual person.
Consider The Turkey: philosopher's new book might put you off your festive bird - and that's exactly what he would want
Peter Singer argues animal suffering is equal to human suffering, urging ethical treatment and consideration of animals in society.
AI Jesus might 'listen' to your confession, but it can't absolve your sins a scholar of Catholicism explains
The installation of an AI Jesus in a confessional raises significant ethical and theological questions about the nature of confession and human connection.
Episode 14 of "This Is the Way": Women in the Analacts
Professor Erin Cline emphasizes the need to re-evaluate the role of women in Confucian ethics as highlighted by Nanzi's mention in the Analects.
2018 Eastern Division Dewey Lecture: Philosophy, Feminism, and Care
The lecture by Virginia Held emphasizes the integral role of care ethics within feminist philosophy and its implications for social justice.
Pardon who? Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power
Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises critical questions about the inherent power and limitations of presidential pardons in a democracy.
Virtual Cheating IV: Sexbots
Engaging with a sexbot, currently viewed as an object, does not constitute cheating, unlike interactions with an actual person.
Consider The Turkey: philosopher's new book might put you off your festive bird - and that's exactly what he would want
Peter Singer argues animal suffering is equal to human suffering, urging ethical treatment and consideration of animals in society.
AI Jesus might 'listen' to your confession, but it can't absolve your sins a scholar of Catholicism explains
The installation of an AI Jesus in a confessional raises significant ethical and theological questions about the nature of confession and human connection.
Episode 14 of "This Is the Way": Women in the Analacts
Professor Erin Cline emphasizes the need to re-evaluate the role of women in Confucian ethics as highlighted by Nanzi's mention in the Analects.
2018 Eastern Division Dewey Lecture: Philosophy, Feminism, and Care
The lecture by Virginia Held emphasizes the integral role of care ethics within feminist philosophy and its implications for social justice.
AI-powered education at Alpha School focuses on efficiency and skills but raises concerns about the loss of human interaction and inquiry in learning.
Learning about Learning Transformed the Way I Teach
Focusing on students' needs leads to more effective course design and enhances critical skills.
Active learning significantly improves student engagement and understanding compared to traditional lecturing.
Metamorphic rocks go on deep journeys we never can | Aeon Essays
Metamorphic rocks serve as portals into Earth's interior, revealing transformative journeys through heat and pressure, connecting students to geological stories.
AI Can't Replace Teachers (Entirely)
AI-powered education at Alpha School focuses on efficiency and skills but raises concerns about the loss of human interaction and inquiry in learning.
Learning about Learning Transformed the Way I Teach
Focusing on students' needs leads to more effective course design and enhances critical skills.
Active learning significantly improves student engagement and understanding compared to traditional lecturing.
Metamorphic rocks go on deep journeys we never can | Aeon Essays
Metamorphic rocks serve as portals into Earth's interior, revealing transformative journeys through heat and pressure, connecting students to geological stories.
Emma Goldman's critique illustrates a persistent fear of humanity's servitude to machines, highlighting both historical and contemporary implications of automation.
Julian S Huxley, the man who put eugenics into UNESCO | Aeon Essays
The necessity of controlling human population growth to prevent societal and resource strain was a key enlightenment idea challenged by rapid industrialization.
Enslaved by the Machine
Emma Goldman's critique illustrates a persistent fear of humanity's servitude to machines, highlighting both historical and contemporary implications of automation.
Julian S Huxley, the man who put eugenics into UNESCO | Aeon Essays
The necessity of controlling human population growth to prevent societal and resource strain was a key enlightenment idea challenged by rapid industrialization.
One family's harrowing escape from postwar Vietnam, told in a poignant metaphor | Aeon Videos
The short film 'Boat People' uses metaphor to depict the resilience and journey of Vietnamese refugees, highlighting the sacrifices made by families.
Anecdotal Evidence, Fallacy Of
Anecdotal Evidence is a fallacy where conclusions about larger populations are inaccurately based on individual stories rather than broader statistical evidence.
Why Syria's reconstruction may depend on the fate of its minorities
The treatment of minorities in Syria is vital for the nation's reconstruction and social healing post-conflict.
Why single Chinese women are freezing their eggs in California | Aeon Videos
China's law prohibiting unmarried women from freezing eggs drives many to seek egg-freezing services in the U.S.
Visit the small Texas community that lives in the shadow of SpaceX launches | Aeon Videos
SpaceX's advancements raise concerns among Brownsville residents regarding environmental and cultural impacts.
The police camp where tween girls enter a sisterhood of law and order | Aeon Videos
The documentary 'Into the Blue' presents a police bootcamp experience for girls in Copenhagen, highlighting themes of empowerment, identity, and the challenges of growing up.
The wild tale of a young animal keeper, an angry tiger and a torn circle net | Aeon Videos
Darcy Prendergast's film highlights the dangerous conditions faced by staff at Australia's Bacchus Marsh Lion Safari in the 1970s and '80s.
Why single Chinese women are freezing their eggs in California | Aeon Videos
China's law prohibiting unmarried women from freezing eggs drives many to seek egg-freezing services in the U.S.
Visit the small Texas community that lives in the shadow of SpaceX launches | Aeon Videos
SpaceX's advancements raise concerns among Brownsville residents regarding environmental and cultural impacts.
The police camp where tween girls enter a sisterhood of law and order | Aeon Videos
The documentary 'Into the Blue' presents a police bootcamp experience for girls in Copenhagen, highlighting themes of empowerment, identity, and the challenges of growing up.
The wild tale of a young animal keeper, an angry tiger and a torn circle net | Aeon Videos
Darcy Prendergast's film highlights the dangerous conditions faced by staff at Australia's Bacchus Marsh Lion Safari in the 1970s and '80s.
The educational deficit in Memphis necessitates innovative and equitable teaching strategies that enhance student learning and engagement.
Universities must teach students what freedom is - a South African course is trying to do just that
Education should promote self-mastery and community learning rather than just monetary goals for students.
What is the 'way of the warrior'? Students investigate the arts of war and peace in this course about virtue and the ethics of violence
The Way of the Warrior course links martial arts training with philosophical ethics, enhancing understanding of virtue and community values.
Relaunching Northern Michigan University's Philosophy Club
Reviving a philosophy club at NMU highlighted the need for informal dialogue among students to enrich their understanding and engagement with philosophical ideas.
Introduction to Ethics, Steph Butera
The educational deficit in Memphis necessitates innovative and equitable teaching strategies that enhance student learning and engagement.
Universities must teach students what freedom is - a South African course is trying to do just that
Education should promote self-mastery and community learning rather than just monetary goals for students.
What is the 'way of the warrior'? Students investigate the arts of war and peace in this course about virtue and the ethics of violence
The Way of the Warrior course links martial arts training with philosophical ethics, enhancing understanding of virtue and community values.
Relaunching Northern Michigan University's Philosophy Club
Reviving a philosophy club at NMU highlighted the need for informal dialogue among students to enrich their understanding and engagement with philosophical ideas.
Letting Go of the Prime Mover: Interpreting Aristotle's Metaphysics
Ancient philosophical texts, particularly Aristotle's Metaphysics, reveal timeless insights that continue to influence modern metaphysical discussions.
At 88, Pope Francis dances the tango with the global Catholic Church amid its culture wars
Pope Francis's calling to priesthood at 17 highlights a blend of faith and cultural experience via tango.
At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light from the desert tabernacle to synagogues today
The Ner Tamid symbolizes God's eternal presence, reflecting the idea that divine connection remains alive despite human fears of impermanence.
More than 60 years later, Langston Hughes' 'Black Nativity' is still a pillar of African American theater
'Black Nativity' reflects diverse cultural expressions within African American communities, shaped by historical movements and the evolution of artistic intent.
Loneliness and Philosophy: On Loneliness and Obligation
Loneliness has evolved into a significant societal issue, particularly impacting youth, with dangerous implications for social cohesion and individual well-being.
Meditation can reduce stress - but the pressure to overwork remains
Burnout and workplace stress are prevalent among Americans, prompting a rise in meditation as a coping strategy.
Loneliness and Philosophy: On Loneliness and Obligation
Loneliness has evolved into a significant societal issue, particularly impacting youth, with dangerous implications for social cohesion and individual well-being.
Meditation can reduce stress - but the pressure to overwork remains
Burnout and workplace stress are prevalent among Americans, prompting a rise in meditation as a coping strategy.
The rule of law and racial difference in the British Empire | Aeon Essays
British colonial law was utilized to exploit colonised lands and dismiss Indigenous political structures, claiming superiority and enforcing terra nullius.
Our world has very different contours when a millimetre is blown up to a full screen | Aeon Videos
The video creatively illustrates how everyday objects can transform through close-up exploration, altering our perception of familiar materials.
How nostalgia led to the invention of the first Christmas card
Christmas traditions evolve over time; nostalgia often accompanies changes and declining practices, such as Christmas cards.
Cheating involves a breach of commitment in a relationship through sexual activity with someone outside that relationship, emphasizing the importance of exclusivity.
Virtual Cheating I: The Wrongness of Cheating
The ethics of traditional cheating do not directly apply to virtual cheating, requiring new moral discussions.
Different moral theories such as divine command theory and legalism approach the ethics of cheating from diverse perspectives.
Virtual Cheating II: Sexting & Virtual Worlds
Cheating involves a breach of commitment in a relationship through sexual activity with someone outside that relationship, emphasizing the importance of exclusivity.
Virtual Cheating I: The Wrongness of Cheating
The ethics of traditional cheating do not directly apply to virtual cheating, requiring new moral discussions.
Different moral theories such as divine command theory and legalism approach the ethics of cheating from diverse perspectives.
"On Cancelling and Repair": An essay by Mary Peterson (Keywords: Sexual Harassment; Restorative Justice; Carceral Feminism; himpathy; Trauma; Universities)
McGinn's reflections highlight concerns about professional cancellation and its impact on the legacy of philosophy, particularly regarding the treatment of accused philosophers.
CFP: SACP Annual Conference
Conference on intercultural philosophy at Leiden University from July 9-11, 2025.
Encouragement for diverse Asian and comparative philosophical approaches in submissions.
Deadline for proposals is January 10, 2025, with awards for graduate students.
Why 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' almost didn't air and why it endures
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" became a classic despite initial doubts due to its sincerity and heartfelt storytelling.
Donald Trump and The Specter of Kurt Godel's Contradiction
Gödel's conjecture indicates a potential flaw in the US Constitution that could permit presidential dictatorship, a notion echoed in Trump's political rhetoric.
2018 Eastern Division Presidential Address: Is Capitalism Necessarily Racist?
Capitalism is intertwined with racism, reflecting structural inequalities that require critical examination and action.
Donald Trump and The Specter of Kurt Godel's Contradiction
Gödel's conjecture indicates a potential flaw in the US Constitution that could permit presidential dictatorship, a notion echoed in Trump's political rhetoric.
2018 Eastern Division Presidential Address: Is Capitalism Necessarily Racist?
Capitalism is intertwined with racism, reflecting structural inequalities that require critical examination and action.
The U.S. health care system crisis stems from intentional policies causing millions to be uninsured or burdened with medical debt.
'As real as it ever gets': Dennett's conception of the mind | Aeon Essays
Daniel C. Dennett transformed philosophy of mind by shifting its focus from ordinary language to scientific methods, particularly influenced by neuroscience.
Vaccines and values: When you're having a tough conversation about medicine, don't just pile on evidence listen to someone's 'moral foundations'
Vaccine hesitancy can stem from emotional and value-based reasons rather than logical ones.
Virtual Cheating V: Virtual People
Virtual beings exist within digital memory but lack traditional physicality, leading to debates about emotional attachment and the nature of cheating.
The Ethics and Character of Creating Personhood
Concerns about AI ethics should focus on human treatment of machines, as well as issues like privacy and accountability, rather than just machine behavior.
Why the religious beliefs of Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth matter
Pete Hegseth faces serious allegations, but claims a transformation due to his Christian faith.
A frontline soldier's moving account of the fabled 'Christmas truce' of 1914 | Aeon Videos
The Christmas truce of 1914 showcased an extraordinary moment of humanity and peace amidst the brutality of World War I.
Dance was ubiquitous in ancient Rome. What was its meaning? | Aeon Essays
Dance was integral to Roman society, influencing enterprises and expressing cultural identity.
Democracy is Autonomy
Democracy is intrinsically valuable for promoting equality and freedom among citizens, rather than just achieving desirable outcomes.
Don't Worry, It Is Common In Black Women (Philosophers)
Racial assumptions in healthcare can lead to oversimplified diagnoses and obscure underlying systemic issues, especially for Black women.
What a 1970 experiment reveals about the possibility and perils of 'head transplants' | Aeon Videos
Robert J White's controversial monkey transplant experiment aimed to explore the mind-body problem and offer insights for future human surgeries.
Confederate Monuments
The last battle of the Civil War is still being fought over the removal of Confederate monuments and their implications in society.
From grieving orcas to opposums playing dead: how animals respond to death - podcast
The orca Tahlequah's mourning behavior raises questions about animal grief and understanding of death.
Is it Ethical to Execute CEOs?
The execution of CEO Brian Thompson highlights severe flaws in the American health care system and the dire consequences of insurance company practices.
Can you choose to believe something, just like that?
Belief is influenced by evidence, environment, and social context, rather than being a simple matter of choice.
The school that was a ray of light in apartheid South Africa | Aeon Essays
Woodmead School stood out for its unique participatory educational model during apartheid, contrasting sharply with the oppressive state-controlled education systems.
"Metaphorizing Animals": An Essay by Heather King (Keywords: Animals; Art; Literature; Selfhood)
Maggie Nelson explores how literary and artistic works create diverse identities, questioning the impact of metaphorical language on self-perception and societal understanding.
When AI summaries replace hyperlinks, thought itself is flattened | Aeon Essays
Google's PageRank algorithm revolutionized search engines by prioritizing links over keyword frequency, establishing a new standard in understanding web page importance.
What San Francisco carpooling tells us about anarchism | Aeon Essays
The author's summer internship experience highlights the unconventional means of commuting and earning during their college years.
Appeal to Authority, Fallacious
The fallacious Appeal to Authority occurs when claims are accepted without proper evidence due to perceived authority of the claimant.
Beyond Civility & Incivility
The current divide in political rhetoric extends to disagreements on whether to prioritize civility or embrace incivility as a form of resistance.
All the Digital Eggs in One Basket
Reliance on a single tech solution can lead to catastrophic failures, as seen in the CrowdStrike software incident.
Scientists are no longer sure the Universe began with a bang | Aeon Essays
Georges Lemaître's Big Bang theory revolutionized our view of the Universe's origin, merging science and theology in the search for evidence of time's beginning.
Replicating Shakespearean-era printing brings its own dramas and comedy | Aeon Videos
Shakespeare's First Folio is a 1623 collection of plays, crucial for preserving many works, celebrated in a documentary for its 400th anniversary.
One's a Hugh Grant thriller, one's a hot-mess reality show - and both center on stereotypes about Mormon women
Films and shows about women of faith explore their struggles with gender roles and societal expectations.
Business Skills & Government Skills
Government should not be treated like a business, as the inherent differences limit the effectiveness of such an approach.
Epistemic Solidarity and Deference: Necessities and Limitations
Civic solidarity encourages Americans to view each other as neighbors, pushing for unity and collective action against suffering.
How to live on the edge of a disappearing coastline | Aeon Essays
The Holderness coast reveals the ongoing and historical impact of coastal erosion, claiming communities and reshaping landscapes over centuries.
At the Cusp of a New Epoch
Ray Kurzweil emphasizes we are on the brink of the technological Singularity, necessitating preparedness for merging with advanced AI.
Opioids, Endocarditis & Ethics
The opioid crisis raised significant costs for health systems, particularly through conditions like endocarditis, which are expensive to treat and often fall on Medicaid.
Can you see music in this painting? How synaesthesia fuelled Kandinsky's art | Aeon Videos
Kandinsky's synaesthesia influenced his shift to abstract art, laying groundwork for the evolution of modern aesthetics.
Contemporary liberals are often perceived as opposing free speech rights, particularly in academic contexts.
English-based MA and one-year visiting programs in Chinese philosophy at Fudan
The MA and Visiting programs in Chinese philosophy at Fudan have achieved remarkable success since 2011, maintaining high enrollment and academic standards.
Contemporary liberals are often perceived as opposing free speech rights, particularly in academic contexts.
English-based MA and one-year visiting programs in Chinese philosophy at Fudan
The MA and Visiting programs in Chinese philosophy at Fudan have achieved remarkable success since 2011, maintaining high enrollment and academic standards.
The scrutiny of Kamala Harris's political authenticity illustrates systemic double standards influenced by race and gender, contrasting sharply with the unchallenged rhetoric of her male counterparts.
Free Speech & Universities II: Heckler's Veto
The heckler's veto raises complex ethical issues regarding free speech, protest methods, and societal contradictions in supporting or opposing various speakers.
Philosophy and the Law, Luke William Hunt
Engaging students in philosophical analysis of specific legal areas makes the subject matter more relatable and interesting.
Why identity, morality and faith splinter in the multiverse | Aeon Essays
The Many-Worlds theory allows for the coexistence of multiple realities based on our choices, suggesting each decision creates alternate versions of ourselves.
How a Cold War underground university smuggled in Western ideas | Aeon Essays
The article narrates experiences of philosophers during the Cold War and the significance of the Inter-University Centre in fostering academic freedom.