Jamie Watson on the complexities of reviewing and weighing expert judgement.
Essays
These are (mainly) longer form essays. Many of those written prior to 2024 also appeared in the print version of The Philosophers’ Magazine.
Who Stands to Lose in the Fight Over Abortion?
Jill B. Delston argues that when abortion rights come under attack, all obstetric care hangs in the balance.
Sick of Myself: The Worst Person In the World
Norwegian journalist, Sturla Haugsgjerd, on the shame of addiction.
Keeping Better Company
Carolina Flores discusses how reshaping social networks and identities can make us more open to changing our minds.
On the Necessity of Incivility
Jamie Aroosi argues for the urgent necessity of ad hominem arguments.
Good Endings
Quill R. Kukla discusses the ethics of relationship breakdowns.
Moral Lessons from COVID
Sandra Laugier reflects on the political and ethical importance of care work as revealed during the COVID pandemic.
The Agony of Ukraine
Jean Kazez asks whether we care too much (and says no).
Philosophy and Common Sense 2: Cultivating Curiosity
Sebastian Sunday-Grève and Timothy Williamson discuss the relationship between curiosity and common sense.
A Question of… Meaning
In the fifth part of a series for young people, Steven Campbell-Harris looks at how words get their meaning.