Whether you realize it or not, you probably adhere to a particular moral theory. If you formally studied ethics in college or later, chances are you know what your moral theory is. But even if you didn’t, it’s useful to bring your moral theory to full light so that it can be honestly considered and
READ MOREIt’s Super Tuesday! A day in which over 10 states cast their primary or caucus votes for the 2016 presidential campaigns. While some barbs are thrown at the opposite party, most of the fighting is internal. And like a fight at a family reunion its deeply personal and bound to leaving lasting wounds and broken
READ MOREAfter tragic events such as the shootings at Columbine, Newtown, and other schools, education officials are understandably anxious to prevent more cases such as these. For that reason, many schools have tightened bans against weapons, violence, and other questionable behaviors. But do these bans sometimes go overboard and actually hurt kids who are good students,
READ MOREOne of the seemingly highest values of modern society is summarized in the phrase, “Don’t judge.” The phrase is often used today as an attempt to silence those who openly express disapproval for a certain belief or practice. Of course, this use of the phrase “Don’t judge” does have provenance in the Western, Christian tradition.
READ MORELast night, one of my family members sat down at the computer and started googling. When I asked what she was looking for, she flashed a guilty smile and admitted that she was “cramming” in an attempt to figure out which candidate to vote for on Super Tuesday. My family member – and others like
READ MOREAlready in this campaign cycle we’ve seen the polls get it wrong. Notably, of course, the pollsters have ended up with serious egg on their faces in recent, past elections. But they’ve also dropped the ball well before that with Dewey vs. Truman as one of the most memorable in history. Nonetheless, even for their
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