Thinking and writing from our educators on philosophy, ethics, critical reasoning, and their application to contemporary life.
When automated systems make decisions that affect people's access to welfare, housing, or healthcare, who bears moral responsibility for errors? This article examines the philosophical frameworks available for assigning accountability in algorithmic governance, drawing on work in moral philosophy and public administration ethics.
Read Article →As genetic testing becomes routine, traditional models of informed consent face new challenges. Genomic data reveals information about relatives who have not consented to testing, raising questions about the boundaries of individual autonomy in medical decision-making.
Read Article →Argument mapping develops reasoning skills more effectively than traditional essay writing alone. Research from Australian universities shows that students trained in argument mapping demonstrate measurably stronger analytical reasoning compared with those taught through conventional methods.
Read Article →The stewardship model of environmental ethics, while popular, rests on assumptions about human superiority that many philosophers now question. This article explores alternatives, including relational ethics and indigenous ecological philosophy, that offer different foundations for environmental responsibility.
Read Article →Heidegger's work remains among the most influential and most challenging in Western philosophy. This article offers a practical guide for approaching Being and Time as a contemporary reader, addressing common difficulties and suggesting productive entry points for those new to his thought.
Rational choice theory underpins much of modern economics, yet its status as either a descriptive or normative framework remains contested. This article examines the philosophical assumptions embedded in rational choice models and their implications for economic policy and institutional design.