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The violent protests at India's Ramjas College have as much to do with nationalism as they do free speech.

Peter Singer has advocated for a form of altruism that prioritizes the effectiveness of aid in lessening suffering above all else. What are the implications of his position?

Pope Francis has not said he is an atheist, but he has made statements supporting atheism over hypocrisy. What would the implications be if the Pope were an atheist?

When confronting a moral dilemma, is it better to engage with the issue or avoid getting involved entirely?

Violent protests at India's Ramjas College have threatened the role of free speech in Indian society.

What does the examination of Charles Byrne's body after death, against his wishes, say about respecting the dead?

Pamela J. Hobart argues that more nuance is needed when deciding what counts as eugenics, and whether eugenics can be ethical.

On changing to the Gall-Peters world map projection in Boston's public schools.

Nurses from developing countries often leave for jobs in the United States or the United Kingdom, leaving the healthcare systems of their home countries struggling.

Donald Trump's threat to repeal DACA puts universities with undocumented students in a difficult position.

Public education advocates grapple with a thorny issue: should parents help their children succeed, even through unequal methods?

When fighting addiction, should societies try to discourage dangerous behavior or limit its effects?

Selective enforcement of laws for offenses like loitering effectively weaponize cities against the homeless.

Evaluating Donald Trump's signature blend of isolationism and political realism.

As artificial intelligence continues to develop, philosophy offers two possible criteria for granting robots rights.

Analysis of the Implicit Association Test reveals that implicit bias may be more difficult to detect than often thought.

The inauguration of Donald Trump and the Women's March on Washington drew strikingly different crowds into America's capital, as seen on public transport.

Reflections on protest and the benefit of chaos in the Trump era.

Is it moral to prioritize saving American jobs over the non-American jobs lost in the process?

As leaders of Augosto Pinochet's dictatorial government repent, questions linger about the role of forgiveness in the face of oppression.