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The Philosophical Underpinning of “War Crimes” Statutes
At what point do acts of aggression violate the norms of permissible wartime conduct?
Whose Rights Matter for Gender-Affirming Care?
Who is it that recent legislation aims to protect when it outlaws medical assistance?
Academic Freedom and the Kershnar Case: A Partial Dissent
Might the math come down to our ability to accurately anticipate all consequences?
Opinion
Constitutional Interpretation in the Roe Reversal
The Court's justification for redefining the right to privacy fundamentally alters the legal landscape.
The Roe Leak: Of Trust and Promises
Is the leak really the "most unforgivable sin" it's been made out to be?
Celebrity, Wealth, and Meaning in Life
The assumptions we make regarding the rich and famous could stand further investigation.
Culture
“Severance,” Identity and Work
This work of science fiction offers a straightforward portrayal of alienated labor.
The Totalitarianism of the Borg
How do we justify the value of freedom and individuality when confronted with totality?
‘Don’t Look Up’ and “Trust the Science”
The film is much more than a pro-science, anti-skeptic morality play masquerading as entertainment.
Recent
Some University of Chicago Students Prove Lukewarm on Free Speech
The University of Chicago is known as a bastion for, and important intellectual proponent of, free speech and academic freedom. Its “Chicago Statement,” released...
Transparency and Trust in News Media
"Trust in news is not just about getting the facts right, it's about how facts are being organized, packaged, and delivered."
Constitutional Interpretation in the Roe Reversal
The Court's justification for redefining the right to privacy fundamentally alters the legal landscape.
The Roe Leak: Of Trust and Promises
Is the leak really the "most unforgivable sin" it's been made out to be?
Bloodstained Men and Circumcision Protest
What can female genital mutilation tell us about the ethics of male circumcision?
Cryonics: The Trap Objection
Doing whatever it takes to evade one's final moments might not be one's best bet.