F. M. Kamm looks at some of the ways philosophers have argued about abortion that seem relevant to second trimester abortion in particular.
Essays
These are (mainly) longer form essays. Many of those written prior to 2024 also appeared in the print version of The Philosophers’ Magazine.
What Could Change Your Mind?
Ian M. Church on intellectual humility and the “loyalty” of Trump’s supporters.
Can There Be Feminist Porn?
If feminist pornography were possible, what would it look like, asks A. M. Ferner.
Want to Be Good at Philosophy? Study Maths and Science
Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay argue that philosophers must be scientifically informed.
Risky Giving
Theron Pummer on doing good without harming others.
Empty Ideas
Peter Unger argues that fundamental claims in contemporary metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind are just empty ideas.
Why Lament a Bad Death?
Travis Timmerman argues against the assumption that our death is lamentable only if it is bad for us.
Putnam’s Progress
In 2001, Julian Baggini interviewed Hilary Putnam (1926-2016), the philosopher who never stood still.
Teaching and Trust Issues
Rodger Jackson on the essence of the student/teacher dynamic.
Philosophy That Matters
Peter Boghossian argues that we should spotlight and build upon the efforts of philosophers who are doing work that matters.
