Everyday Ethics

In a recent article published in The American, farmer Blake Hurst attempts to make a positive case for industrial agriculture.  Hurst makes two key points, both of which reflect questionable assumptions that come to light in the face of philosophical analysis.  Hurst also provides us with an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the practical applicability of [...]

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The frequency of my postings has become somewhat lax as of late.  My wife just gave birth to our son, Brandon, on August 6th, and we have since had to move out of our apartment in Fort Collins.  We will be in transit to Bowling Green, Ohio, where I will be starting the PhD program [...]

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Most people who are capable of critical thinking tend to revile the inefficiency and mindlessness of most bureaucratic institutions.  One source of this frustration stems from the blind allegiance to rule-following that bureaucracies tend to breed.  Many of us have had the unpleasant experience of being denied some reasonable request on the grounds that honoring [...]

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