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By Emily Blake
May 2024
With Congress implementing a bill bringing in the TikTok ban they have been so desperately seeking, this article shows that such a measure of paternalism is incompatible with typical justifications. Rather than justifiable paternalism, the bill is found to be an unacceptable use of citizens in political gameplay.
Paternalism Gone Too Far? The US Government VS TikTok
Paternalism Gone Too Far? The US Government VS TikTok
By Scarlet Rose
May 2024
Many religions hold omnipotence to be a key pillar of God's existence, but is such a foundation actually plausible? This article argues that any arguments put forward to explain omnipotence possess logical contradictions within them, debasing such claims.
God's Omnipotence as a Logical Contradiction
God's Omnipotence as a Logical Contradiction
By Scarlet Rose
April 2024
AI is on the rise. However, can philosophical theory ever classify a robot as a person? This article dismantles different philosophical approaches to personhood to show none can truly establish that a robot cannot be a person.
Could a Robot Ever be Considered a Person?
Could a Robot Ever be Considered a Person?
By Alfred Tyrrell
March 2024
With the many facets of the ideology of Conservatism, it appears we have lost its true meaning. This article delves into the history of the philosophy to combat current judgments on who is or is not a 'true conservative'.
What is Conservatism?
What is Conservatism?
By Scarlet Rose
March 2024
This article argues in favour of active euthanasia- the ending of one's life by methods such as lethal injection- against typical views which attribute an immorality towards the act.
A Defence of Active Euthanasia
A Defence of Active Euthanasia
By Tom Scott
February 2024
AI is more accessible than ever, with the now widespread use of language models such as ChatGPT. However, is it correct to classify such models as AI? This article discusses.
Are Chat-bots Truly AI?
Are Chat-bots Truly AI?
By Scarlet Rose
January 2024
With the Rwanda bill passing through government, this article shows how it fails to fit into ethical theory-specifically John Rawls' renowned 'veil of ignorance'.
How Can the Rwanda Bill be Understood Through John Rawls' 'Veil of Ignorance'?
How Can the Rwanda Bill be Understood Through John Rawls' 'Veil of Ignorance'?
By Luca Rabaiotti
January 2024
Stoicism is a philosophy dating back centuries, but does it have relevance in today's society? This article discusses both its relevance and limitations in application to modern day.
Marcus Aurelius and Understanding Stoicism
Marcus Aurelius and Understanding Stoicism
By Emily Blake
December 2023
Off the back of Matt Rife's Netflix special comedy show, there has been far-reaching controversy. This article sets up a moral theory which sees dark humour as permissible but the comedy of Matt Rife to be impermissible.
A Moral Justification of Dark Humour; A Moral Condemnation of Matt Rife
A Moral Justification of Dark Humour; A Moral Condemnation of Matt Rife
By Scarlet Rose
November 2023
With the imminent AI summit, this article delves into the ethical implications of the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Ethical Concerns of AI in Healthcare
Ethical Concerns of AI in Healthcare
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