Philosophy 24/7

Thom Brooks says that citizenship tests are often absurd

Avia Pasternak argues that some political riots are justified.

Should a state with liberal values recognise marriage?

Matthew Kieran on the character traits of a person who is super-creative.

Does romance makes us irrationally optimistic about our chances of happiness? And if so, is that a good or a bad thing?

How far can we go in self defence? And are some civilians legitimate targets in war?

Michael Ignatieff says that alluding to abstract principles around ‘human rights’ is not nearly as effective in persuading people to be generous towards strangers as appealing to their instincts of decency and hospitality.

Holly Lawford Smith on class privilege and obligations.

Alex Douglas on the morality of debt and obligations.

Nick Bostrom on machines that are becoming super intelligent.