Jamie Aroosi argues for the urgent necessity of ad hominem arguments.
Essays
These are (mainly) longer form essays. Many of those written prior to 2024 also appeared in the print version of The Philosophers’ Magazine.
Good Endings
Quill R. Kukla discusses the ethics of relationship breakdowns.
Moral Lessons from COVID
Sandra Laugier reflects on the political and ethical importance of care work as revealed during the COVID pandemic.
The Agony of Ukraine
Jean Kazez asks whether we care too much (and says no).
Philosophy and Common Sense 2: Cultivating Curiosity
Sebastian Sunday-Grève and Timothy Williamson discuss the relationship between curiosity and common sense.
A Question of… Meaning
In the fifth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris looks at how words get their meaning.
A Question of… Balance
In the fourth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris asks whether karma is real.
A Question of… Consent
In the third part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris asks whether consent can ground an obligation to parents and government.
Quirkalities 1: On the Character of Sexual Allure
Nemo Outis turns to the greats of philosophy to learn all about sexual allure
Biological Sex, Gender Criticism and Feminist Criminology
Jo Phoenix argues for the importance of biological realism when thinking about crime, victimisation and the administration of justice.