If the twentieth century gave us the ideas to rebuild after war, the twenty-first demands something equally foundational: a renewal of faith in democracy itself. According to Nathan J. Murphy, Scientific Liberalism offers a way to restore legitimacy, rebuild trust, and

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Fascism stands in sharp contrast with liberalism, which posits freedom as the most important political value. Given this commitment, has liberalism saved us from fascism? No, it has not.

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In the post-truth era, we are overwhelmed by competing pictures of reality. Education has itself become a battleground of clashing visions. What should its aims be? Why do some values feel so natural while others seem ideological or threatening?

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Richard J. Christie philosophically dissects the effectiveness of existing electoral mechanisms to truly reflect the will of the people. The piece proposes radical solutions for achieving a more authentic and representative democracy. #Philsky

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The immediate political and military implications of the Iran-Israel war are grave. News focus has leaned toward military outcomes, oil prices, and US involvement. Yet beyond strategic analysis lies a more urgent philosophical question.

Philosophy has tools to help us understand why and how we disagree, and to point us towards the path for better public discourse.

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Ethics and values matter more than ever as we navigate this era of post-truth.

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