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Matthew S.W. Silk

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Matt has a PhD in philosophy from the University of Waterloo. His research specializes in philosophy of science and the nature of values. He has also published on the history of pragmatism and the work of John Dewey.
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Are Green Burials an Ethical Good?

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The Ethics of Sending Life to the Moon and Beyond

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Disagreements in Ethical Reasoning: Opinion and Inquiry

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The Ethics of Chimeric Research

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The Ethics of a Revenue-Neutral Carbon Tax

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The Ethics of Scientific Advice: Lessons from “Chernobyl”

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Discussing Scientific Consensus on Climate Change

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