Take from the Rich, Give to the Poor
According to philosopher Robert Nozick, when the government takes even a dollar from Bill Gates, a billionaire, and gives it to a poor person, it is like forcing Gates to work for [...]
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Is Torture Ever Justified?
Suppose a man has planted a bomb in New York City, and it will explode in twenty-four hours unless the police are able to find it. Should it be legal for the police to use torture [...]
Separating Law and Morality
A question to consider as you think about the same-sex marriage debate: is it possible to decide what the law should be without entering into moral and religious controversies [...]
Unalienable Rights
Philosopher John Locke believes that your “unalienable right” to liberty does not include the right to kill yourself. Is he right? What does your liberty entitle you to do [...]
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What Can’t Money Buy?
Are there things that money shouldn’t be able to buy? What are they?
White Lies
Is telling a misleading truth morally equivalent to lying?
What is Moral Character?
What is moral character? Is it what you tend to do, or is it your beliefs and your attitudes?
Thrown To The Lions
Consider the example, of the Romans throwing Christians to lions in the Coliseum. If enough cheering spectators derive great pleasure from this violent practice, are there any grounds on which a utilitarian could condemn it?
Golf Cart
Should the PGA be required to allow Casey Martin to use a golf cart in tournament play?
Affirmative Action
To what extent is the distinction between “moral desert” and “entitlements to legitimate expectations” at stake in the affirmative action debate?
Based on Merit
“Jobs, opportunities, and positions of authority should be distributed solely on the basis of merit.” Do you agree?
Group Obligations
Are there obligations of solidarity or membership that claim us for reasons independent of consent?
