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Should We Tear Down the Monuments?
by Benjamin Rossi
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Hello Bluesky! We're excited to join the philosophical community over here. #philsky
To introduce ourselves, here are some of our most popular blog posts from over the years:
1. Should We Tear Down The Monuments? (Benjamin Rossi, 2021): open.substack.com/pub/publicet...
To introduce ourselves, here are some of our most popular blog posts from over the years:
1. Should We Tear Down The Monuments? (Benjamin Rossi, 2021): open.substack.com/pub/publicet...
What is political corruption? And how do we fight it?
In our latest post, Emanuela Ceva and Maria Paola Ferretti discuss the nature and wrong of political corruption with a focus on Trump's second term.
www.publicethics.org/post/office-...
In our latest post, Emanuela Ceva and Maria Paola Ferretti discuss the nature and wrong of political corruption with a focus on Trump's second term.
www.publicethics.org/post/office-...
Office Without Accountability: Interference, Oversight, and Political Corruption in Trump’s Presidency
Two prominent political theorists discuss the nature and wrong of political corruption, with a particular focus on Donald Trump's second presidency.
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September 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
What is political corruption? And how do we fight it?
In our latest post, Emanuela Ceva and Maria Paola Ferretti discuss the nature and wrong of political corruption with a focus on Trump's second term.
www.publicethics.org/post/office-...
In our latest post, Emanuela Ceva and Maria Paola Ferretti discuss the nature and wrong of political corruption with a focus on Trump's second term.
www.publicethics.org/post/office-...
In our latest post, Cian O’Driscoll discusses the right of conquest in modern conflicts:
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www.publicethics.org/post/the-rig...
The Right of Conquest: Ukraine, Gaza, and the Prize of Victory
Cian O’Driscoll explores the moral complexities of "the right of conquest" in modern conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza.
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June 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In our latest post, Cian O’Driscoll discusses the right of conquest in modern conflicts:
www.publicethics.org/post/the-rig...
www.publicethics.org/post/the-rig...
Is consent always needed for chemical castration?
In our latest post, Tom Douglas discusses the UK government's recent consideration of mandatory chemical castration for serious sex offenders.
www.publicethics.org/post/is-cons...
In our latest post, Tom Douglas discusses the UK government's recent consideration of mandatory chemical castration for serious sex offenders.
www.publicethics.org/post/is-cons...
Is consent always needed for chemical castration?
Tom Douglas discusses the ethics of mandatory chemical castration for sex offenders, arguing that it isn't as much of an ethical non-starter as you might think.
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June 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Is consent always needed for chemical castration?
In our latest post, Tom Douglas discusses the UK government's recent consideration of mandatory chemical castration for serious sex offenders.
www.publicethics.org/post/is-cons...
In our latest post, Tom Douglas discusses the UK government's recent consideration of mandatory chemical castration for serious sex offenders.
www.publicethics.org/post/is-cons...
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Reposted by The Public Ethics Blog
Gold, crowns, and democracy?
In our latest blog post, Nanda Jarosz unpacks how Trump’s aesthetic choices shape political norms and threaten democratic values.
www.publicethics.org/post/the-aes...
In our latest blog post, Nanda Jarosz unpacks how Trump’s aesthetic choices shape political norms and threaten democratic values.
www.publicethics.org/post/the-aes...
The Aesthetics of Democracy: Power and Ethics in the Trump Administration
Nanda Jarosz shows how aesthetics are central to politics, arguing that Trump’s gold-plated, king-like style does more than turn heads-it clashes with democratic values and reshapes perception, ideolo...
www.publicethics.org
May 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Gold, crowns, and democracy?
In our latest blog post, Nanda Jarosz unpacks how Trump’s aesthetic choices shape political norms and threaten democratic values.
www.publicethics.org/post/the-aes...
In our latest blog post, Nanda Jarosz unpacks how Trump’s aesthetic choices shape political norms and threaten democratic values.
www.publicethics.org/post/the-aes...
Gold, crowns, and democracy?
In our latest blog post, Nanda Jarosz unpacks how Trump’s aesthetic choices shape political norms and threaten democratic values.
www.publicethics.org/post/the-aes...
In our latest blog post, Nanda Jarosz unpacks how Trump’s aesthetic choices shape political norms and threaten democratic values.
www.publicethics.org/post/the-aes...
The Aesthetics of Democracy: Power and Ethics in the Trump Administration
Nanda Jarosz shows how aesthetics are central to politics, arguing that Trump’s gold-plated, king-like style does more than turn heads-it clashes with democratic values and reshapes perception, ideolo...
www.publicethics.org
May 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Gold, crowns, and democracy?
In our latest blog post, Nanda Jarosz unpacks how Trump’s aesthetic choices shape political norms and threaten democratic values.
www.publicethics.org/post/the-aes...
In our latest blog post, Nanda Jarosz unpacks how Trump’s aesthetic choices shape political norms and threaten democratic values.
www.publicethics.org/post/the-aes...
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NEW POST:
In our latest post, Ben Colburn looks at the explicit and implicit ethical disagreements in the UK's assisted dying debate, and also tells us about the kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
#philsky #assisteddying #ethics
In our latest post, Ben Colburn looks at the explicit and implicit ethical disagreements in the UK's assisted dying debate, and also tells us about the kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
#philsky #assisteddying #ethics
Assisted Dying and Ethical Disagreements
Ben Colburn explores the ethical disagreements underlying the UK's assisted dying debate, and tells us what kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
NEW POST:
In our latest post, Ben Colburn looks at the explicit and implicit ethical disagreements in the UK's assisted dying debate, and also tells us about the kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
#philsky #assisteddying #ethics
In our latest post, Ben Colburn looks at the explicit and implicit ethical disagreements in the UK's assisted dying debate, and also tells us about the kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
#philsky #assisteddying #ethics
NEW POST:
In our latest post, Ben Colburn looks at the explicit and implicit ethical disagreements in the UK's assisted dying debate, and also tells us about the kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
#philsky #assisteddying #ethics
In our latest post, Ben Colburn looks at the explicit and implicit ethical disagreements in the UK's assisted dying debate, and also tells us about the kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
#philsky #assisteddying #ethics
Assisted Dying and Ethical Disagreements
Ben Colburn explores the ethical disagreements underlying the UK's assisted dying debate, and tells us what kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
open.substack.com
April 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
NEW POST:
In our latest post, Ben Colburn looks at the explicit and implicit ethical disagreements in the UK's assisted dying debate, and also tells us about the kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
#philsky #assisteddying #ethics
In our latest post, Ben Colburn looks at the explicit and implicit ethical disagreements in the UK's assisted dying debate, and also tells us about the kinds of questions we should be asking in this debate.
#philsky #assisteddying #ethics
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Check out our latest blog post by Liam Shields and Luara Ferracioli!
They discuss Australia's recent ban on social media for under-16s and the importance of a "carefree childhood" as a possible justification for the ban. #philsky #philosophy #news
They discuss Australia's recent ban on social media for under-16s and the importance of a "carefree childhood" as a possible justification for the ban. #philsky #philosophy #news
Social Media and a Carefree Childhood
Liam Shields and Luara Ferracioli discuss Australia's recent social media ban and the value of carefreeness.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Check out our latest blog post by Liam Shields and Luara Ferracioli!
They discuss Australia's recent ban on social media for under-16s and the importance of a "carefree childhood" as a possible justification for the ban. #philsky #philosophy #news
They discuss Australia's recent ban on social media for under-16s and the importance of a "carefree childhood" as a possible justification for the ban. #philsky #philosophy #news
Check out our latest blog post by Liam Shields and Luara Ferracioli!
They discuss Australia's recent ban on social media for under-16s and the importance of a "carefree childhood" as a possible justification for the ban. #philsky #philosophy #news
They discuss Australia's recent ban on social media for under-16s and the importance of a "carefree childhood" as a possible justification for the ban. #philsky #philosophy #news
Social Media and a Carefree Childhood
Liam Shields and Luara Ferracioli discuss Australia's recent social media ban and the value of carefreeness.
open.substack.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Check out our latest blog post by Liam Shields and Luara Ferracioli!
They discuss Australia's recent ban on social media for under-16s and the importance of a "carefree childhood" as a possible justification for the ban. #philsky #philosophy #news
They discuss Australia's recent ban on social media for under-16s and the importance of a "carefree childhood" as a possible justification for the ban. #philsky #philosophy #news
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Born in the USA: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
In our latest post, Nicholas Carroll (ANU) discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's recent executive order to end it in the US. #philsky #ethics #philosophy
In our latest post, Nicholas Carroll (ANU) discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's recent executive order to end it in the US. #philsky #ethics #philosophy
Born in the USA: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
Nicholas Carroll discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's executive order to end it in the US.
open.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Born in the USA: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
In our latest post, Nicholas Carroll (ANU) discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's recent executive order to end it in the US. #philsky #ethics #philosophy
In our latest post, Nicholas Carroll (ANU) discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's recent executive order to end it in the US. #philsky #ethics #philosophy
Born in the USA: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
In our latest post, Nicholas Carroll (ANU) discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's recent executive order to end it in the US. #philsky #ethics #philosophy
In our latest post, Nicholas Carroll (ANU) discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's recent executive order to end it in the US. #philsky #ethics #philosophy
Born in the USA: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
Nicholas Carroll discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's executive order to end it in the US.
open.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Born in the USA: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
In our latest post, Nicholas Carroll (ANU) discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's recent executive order to end it in the US. #philsky #ethics #philosophy
In our latest post, Nicholas Carroll (ANU) discusses the ethics of birthright citizenship and Trump's recent executive order to end it in the US. #philsky #ethics #philosophy
Hello Bluesky! We're excited to join the philosophical community over here. #philsky
To introduce ourselves, here are some of our most popular blog posts from over the years:
1. Should We Tear Down The Monuments? (Benjamin Rossi, 2021): open.substack.com/pub/publicet...
To introduce ourselves, here are some of our most popular blog posts from over the years:
1. Should We Tear Down The Monuments? (Benjamin Rossi, 2021): open.substack.com/pub/publicet...
Should We Tear Down the Monuments?
by Benjamin Rossi
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hello Bluesky! We're excited to join the philosophical community over here. #philsky
To introduce ourselves, here are some of our most popular blog posts from over the years:
1. Should We Tear Down The Monuments? (Benjamin Rossi, 2021): open.substack.com/pub/publicet...
To introduce ourselves, here are some of our most popular blog posts from over the years:
1. Should We Tear Down The Monuments? (Benjamin Rossi, 2021): open.substack.com/pub/publicet...
In our most recent post, Jeffrey Howard (UCL) discusses the many ethical questions raised by the substantial changes to Meta's fact-checking and content moderation policies. #philosophy #ethics
Content Moderation Makeover: Meta’s Changes Are a Mixed Bag
Professor Jeffrey Howard discusses the many ethical questions raised by the fact-checking and moderation changes at Meta and its platforms.
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February 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
In our most recent post, Jeffrey Howard (UCL) discusses the many ethical questions raised by the substantial changes to Meta's fact-checking and content moderation policies. #philosophy #ethics