Syllogism: Deducing True Conclusions
Introduction Little Jane really wants a puppy. More specifically, she wants a yellow puppy. Her parents agree to adopt a golden retriever puppy named Rusty.
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Virtue Theory: The Right Action in the Right Way
Introduction Michelle is an all-around great person. She’s the type of person that volunteers at nursing homes on weekends, never forgets her friend’s birthdays, listens,
Susan Wolf’s “Moral Saints”: Not A Heavenly Existence
The Problem We all strive to be the best we can be, but is it feasible for us to reach that pinnacle of goodness, a
Intelligent Design: Appeal to Purpose
Introduction Nature is full of patterns and artful composition. Snowflakes exhibit sixfold symmetry, and many of us are familiar with naturally occurring Fibonacci spirals, such
Just War Theory: It’s Hard to Fight if the Fight’s Not Fair
Problem Imagine that your sibling steals your sweatshirt. It was wrong of them to take, and the only way to right that wrong is to
Prichard, “Does Moral Philosophy Rest on a Mistake?”: The Gut’s Guide
The Problem While studying moral philosophy, it’s not unusual to start questioning our own moral impulses and intuitions. Are we really obligated to tell the
John Taurek, “Should the Numbers Count?”: Less Is Equal To More
The Problem You’ve recently created a lifesaving drug. You’re on your way to meet up with your investors, drug in tow, when disaster strikes. After
Determinism vs. Free Will: God’s Plan
Why Are You Reading This Right Now? Why are you reading this right now? Did you choose to open up your laptop, type “Academy 4
Thomas Aquinas’ 5 Arguments for God: Natural Reasoning
Introduction Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? You know something is true – namely, the sky is blue – yet might not
Socialist Feminism: Recognizing a Monopoly of Violence
Introduction Barbara is an African-American mother of two who performs most of the household chores. She works as a cashier at the local grocery store
