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The strongest arguments for and against the existence of God
Instead of treating belief as a private preference, philosopher Alex O’Connor examines how our moral positions shape institutions, obligations, and the ways we justify our choices. 
Alex O'Connor
A diptych image: left side shows a row of shopping carts lined up, right side depicts a single shopping cart abandoned in a puddle, serving as a litmus test for societal behavior.
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Everyday Philosophy: The quickest way to test your moral character
The "Shopping Cart Litmus Test" is a popular meme about morality. What does it really reveal about one's character?
Jonny Thomson
Collage featuring a thoughtful person contemplating dating philosophy, two embracing cats in monochrome, and a close-up of an orange cat's face, with graphic elements like a question mark and abstract lines.
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Everyday Philosophy: “Is it OK to date someone your friend likes?”
A battle between different kinds of love.
Jonny Thomson
A woman and an octopus gracefully intertwined in a mesmerizing scene.
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A revolting thought experiment tests the limits of philosophical exploration
A controversial new philosophy paper tries to bring our moral prejudices to heel. Should it?
Jonny Thomson
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Why medieval Europeans used to put “bad” animals on criminal trial
Some animals were even assigned their own lawyers.
Jonny Thomson
Thinking
Could “moral enhancement” technology improve the human condition?
It’s not a huge leap to imagine we could target the biological processes that mediate our behaviours.
Cohen Marcus Lionel Brown
The Present
When does the fetus become a “person”? The philosophy of gradualism provides a moral guide
Gradualism rejects the idea of a "bright line" in the abortion debate.
Amanda Roth
Illustration of a woman holding up a balance scale, symbolizing justice, on a yellow background.
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The Well
Your moral compass could be broken
People rarely question their own moral compass. But do you know what shapes yours?
Liane Young
John Templeton Foundation
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Paradoxical philosophy: Why kids who know about Santa’s nice list cannot be on it
Do your kids a favor and give them the gift of philosophy this Christmas.
Jonny Thomson
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