Victoria Smith on the depoliticisation of female body hatred.
Essays
These are (mainly) longer form essays. Many of those written prior to 2024 also appeared in the print version of The Philosophers’ Magazine.
Religious Influence and Religious Toleration
Russell Blackford on a new kerfuffle in New South Wales.
Older and Wiser?
Older and Wiser” is a common adage, but is it correct, asks Christine Overall.
The Ethics of Suicide
Anand Jayprakash Vaidya considers the “one truly serious philosophical problem”.
Just Say Sex
Russell Blackford sees no need for euphemism when talking about biological categories.
Inequality in Retirement
Jonathan Wolff argues that the superrich are not the only beneficiaries of systemic economic inequality.
How Does Infidelity Harm the Other Woman?
Victoria Brooks argues for an ethics of care that encompasses the mistress.
Reflections on the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl
Ethics bowl founder, Robert F. Ladenson, outlines its ethical and educational objectives.
The Case for Socialism
Ian Olasov argues that the case for socialism rests on widely shared premises and values.
Bertrand Russell: Love Rat?
Nemo Outis on the perils of loving Bertrand Russell.