GalleryCoronavirus and 5G towers: Why do people believe weird sh*t?
With fake news and disinformation seemingly thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic, J. McKenzie Alexander looks at the epistemology and psychology of fringe beliefs.
GalleryMedia Impartiality, Part 2: How
In the second of this two-part series, Joe Mazor looks at how the news media can achieve the right kind of impartiality.
GalleryMedia Impartiality, Part 1: What, When, and Why
In the first of this two-part series, Joe Mazor looks at media impartiality, what it is, and when and why it is important.
GalleryThe Ethical Homeopathic Placebo?
Should doctors be allowed to prescribe homeopathic treatments on the NHS? John Worrall looks at the scientific and ethical status of homeopathy.
GalleryReproductive Choices and Climate Change Part 2: should individuals have fewer children to mitigate climate change?
It is claimed that having fewer children will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but is it that straightforward? Eric Brandstedt looks at some of the complexities of this recommendation.
GalleryReproductive Choices and Climate Change Part 1: can you reduce your emissions by having fewer children?
Our lifestyle choices determine our individual carbon footprints, including the decision whether or not to have children. But should parents should be held responsible for the emissions of future generations?
GalleryImmigration and the Natural Lottery
Whose interests should matter when deciding a nation’s border policy? Campbell Brown takes a moral look at border control.
GalleryAfter Obamacare
How should US policy-makers choose a replacement for the Affordable Care Act? Dan Hausman looks at the values and economic complications guiding health care reform.
GalleryThe Last Hope Part 3: Attitudes
How do you hope to be thought of after you die? In his final post in this series, Luc Bovens looks at attitudes towards the dead.
GalleryAn Education in Diversity?
Can compulsory formal education be justified on liberal grounds? Christina Easton on J. S. Mill, John Rawls and the famous Wisconsin v. Yoder court case.
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