Everyday Contempt
Contempt may seem an extreme and troubling emotion. More than just annoyance at some particular action, contempt is a cold, haughty judgment of someone’s...
How to Save Honesty in Human Subject Research
In human subject research, we often face an ethical question: is it ever justifiable to deceive participants? After all, deception can be effective in...
Loneliness and Philosophy: On Loneliness and Obligation
Disclaimer: Huw Davies is an editor for the APA Blog. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily...
The Ethics and Character of Creating Personhood
As artificial intelligence continues to develop, the list of ethical questions regarding its creation and use grows. This is as it should be. We...
Are prudential reasons just moral reasons?
We have many reasons for acting. We have moral reasons to respect other people’s autonomy. We also have reasons stemming from our desires. For...
Asexuality and Epicureanism
What makes sex desirable? Aren’t there lots of risks and downsides? Unless you’re trying to reproduce, why have sex at all?
Maybe you’ve considered these...
Recently Published Book Spotlight: Algorithms of Anxiety
Anthony Elliott is Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of South Australia, where he is Executive Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of...
Loneliness and Philosophy: An Interview with Dr Ben Lazare Mijuskovic
This post is part of a new series exploring philosophical perspectives on loneliness. If you are interested in contributing to this series, please submit...
BMI Restrictions & Reproductive Justice in the “Ozempic Baby” Era
* Content note: Please note that this article addresses sensitive topics related to body mass index (BMI), weight stigma, infertility, and mental health. BMI...
Would our lives be more meaningful if the universe had a purpose
History was once commonly understood to be a tale of progress. The idea received its best known, if not most easily understood, expression in...