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Political Philosophy
Retributive vs. Deterrence Punishment: Why We Punish
Introduction
Eric and Pablo are at the snack counter in the school lunchroom. Eric tells Pablo that they can get more candy than they can afford by sneaking some into their pocket...
Legal vs. Moral: Written vs. Right
Introduction
Imagine you are taking a walk one night in your city. You come to an intersection with a traffic light. The pedestrian light says stop, but the entire road is empty. ...
Thomson’s “A Defense of Abortion” : What’s Meant by “Right to Life?”
Background
The debate over abortion, whether you’re speaking from a legal, religious, or moral perspective, is far from new. A large chunk of the arguments centers around whether ...
John Rawls’ “Justice As Fairness”: Liberty Rarely Differs Among Equals
The Problem
What is justice? It’s often used in tandem with morality, goodness, legality, and order, but what distinguishes justice from these concepts? What factors do we take in...