Paul Guyer considers the centrality of the idea of autonomy to Kant’s legacy.
Essays
These are (mainly) longer form essays. Many of those written prior to 2024 also appeared in the print version of The Philosophers’ Magazine.
Should the Law on Assisted Dying Be Changed?
Marianne Talbot considers the reasons to change the law on assisted dying.
Descartes in 800 Words
Johnathan Walmsley introduces Descartes’ method of doubt.
How to Think about Objective Morality
Peter Monnerjahn argues that “absolute truth” is a notion we have no need for and should discard.
The Fact/Opinion Distinction
John Corvino argues that the claim “That’s just your opinion” is pernicious and should be consigned to the flames.
A Transhuman Future
Russell Blackford looks at the conceptual foundations of a new intellectual movement.
A Marathon for the Mind
Gary Flood investigates Philosothons, a new philosophical phenomenon in schools.
The Evolution of Cooperation
Ellen Clarke on the biology of cooperation and its implications for understanding human behaviour.
Foul Play
David Papineau argues that it can be morally permissible to break the rules while engaged in a sporting contest.
What’s Wrong with Gay Marriage?
John Corvino dismantles the objections to gay marriage.
