GalleryThe Last Hope Part 2: Dying Well and a World Without Me
In the second part of this series, Luc Bovens looks at a good death and a future without oneself.
GalleryPhilosophy of Language for Decision Theory Part 2: Indexicals and Vagueness
In her second post in this series, Anna Mahtani explores the parallels between philosophy of language and decision theory’s treatment of indexicals and vagueness.
GalleryThe Last Hope Part 1: A Worthwhile Life
In the first in this three-part series, Luc Bovens looks at death, immortality and the worthwhile life.
GalleryPhilosophy of Language for Decision Theory Part 1: Credences and Preferences
Decision theorists and philosophers of language have a lot to learn from one another. In this post, Anna Mahtani looks at the use and interpretation of credences and preferences.
GalleryThe scientific limits of understanding complex social phenomena
Can we give accurate scientific explanations for social phenomena? In this post, CPNSS Research Fellow Alexander Krauss looks at the proposed link between economic inequality and democratic change.
GalleryProviding aid and foreseeing harm
Should we be blamed for the negative consequences of otherwise wholly good acts? Tom Rowe considers the moral risks faced by aid givers.
GalleryMoral Mathematics: an interview with Campbell Brown
Campbell Brown is one of the most recent additions to our faculty. We thought we’d welcome him to the Department with some questions.
GalleryFair Shares and Degrees of Inequality
What does justice demand of individuals in an unjust society? Chris Marshall considers the personal implications of distributive justice.
GalleryWhy is doping wrong anyway?
Most sports ban certain performance-enhancing drugs and penalise those who use them. But is the use of these drugs morally wrong? Heather Dyke looks at the ethics of doping.
GalleryNegotiating with Myself
Can the concept of “temporal selves” help us understand temptation and restraint? Johanna Thoma on self-negotiation.
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