We need a whole different way to do ethics. A very old one, really.
Footnotes to Plato
The philosopher and biologist, Massimo Pigliucci, wrote a number of articles for the online version of The Philosophers’ Magazine. They are collected together here.
The Nonsense-On-Stilts Conclusion, Part I
Is the famous repugnant conclusion actually repugnant? Or even a conclusion?
What Do Philosophers Think? — Part II
Philosophers tend to develop coherent views of their discipline.
What Do Philosophers Think? — Part I
It is just not true that there are as many opinions as philosophers.
Female Orgasm and the Logic of Evolutionary Hypotheses
Is the female orgasm an adaptation, or a byproduct?
Developing a Philosophy of Life — Part III
The conclusion of a three-part essay on philosophy as a guide to life.
Developing a Philosophy of Life — Part II
Is virtue ethics the way to develop meaning in one’s life?
Developing a Philosophy of Life — Part I
Why do we need a philosophy of life, and how do we develop one?
The False Dichotomy of Nature-Nurture
Massimo Pigliucci argues against the simplicities of nature versus nurture as they are manifest in debates over gender and race.
The False Dichotomy of Islamophobia
Massimo Pigliucci argues against oversimplification in the way we view Islam and the way we view criticism of Islam.
