“Unbearable Suffering” and Mental Illness
Euthanasia is already a much-debated practice, and the case of Aurelia Brouwers only intensified the controversy.
The Ethics of Human Head Transplants Explored: Part Two
Beyond the sci-fi nature of human head transplants, we have to consider important ethical questions about the results of the transplants.
Debunking the Marshmallow Myth: Rationality in Scarcity
The marshmallow test was supposed to show that delayed gratification sets kids up for success, but it actually betrays classed biases.
Is it Fair to Blame President Trump’s Behavior on Mental Illness?
Trump's presidency has led many to struggle with the ethics of trying to diagnose any mental illness he might have - and whether such illness would even justify his behavior.
Addiction, Free Will, and St. Anselm
"Is addiction a choice or a disease? If it is a disease, is it acquired because of voluntary behavior, or caused by biological or societal factors? Can addicts simply stop using drugs?"
Diagnosis from a Distance: The Ethics of the Goldwater Rule
Debates around psychiatrists' role in the political sphere have taken on new life under Donald Trump's presidency.
Consumerism, Capitalism, and Personal Identity
Shopping hangovers are just as real of a threat at this time of year as the drinking ones. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday...
Hypocrisy: The Universal Trait of Mankind
Hypocrisy is the practice of claiming to moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform. Hypocrites are usually disliked and...
Is Envy Always Malicious? (Part Two)
When I was 8, I started ballet. I was a disciplined kid who took everything seriously, and dance quickly became a great passion of mine....
Is Envy Always Malicious? (Part One)
Imagine you check your email and find a congratulatory message from your boss announcing that your colleague has just been promoted. This colleague joined...