Everyday Ethics

Ethics for Real People and Real Issues

Everyday Ethics header image 4

Entries from February 2012

Is Kate Upton Too Young to Be Sexy?

February 23rd, 2012 · 22 Comments

The latest issue of Sports Illustrated’s famous swimsuit issue is now on newstands, its cover graced by a scantily bikini-clad Kate Upton.  Miss Upton is something of a phenom in the world of modeling (or super-modeling, as the case may be), and has also made something of a name for herself by exchanging snide comments [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Applied Ethics · Personal Ethics · Sexual Ethics · Social Ethics

Pomodoro Time Management For Academics: My Time Management Diary, Part 2

February 17th, 2012 · 3 Comments

In a recent post, I described a new time management system that I’ve been trying out, and detailed three “revelations” that had already become clear despite having only worked with the system for a few days.  I want to take a few minutes and update my progress.  My hope is that those of you who, [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Careers in Philosophy

Trademarking Your Child: The Case of Blue Ivy Carter

February 10th, 2012 · 3 Comments

Blue Ivy Carter is only a month old, but she already has a chart-topping single (her coos and crying are featured on the Jay-Z single Glory, released shortly after her birth), and will soon have a trademarked name to go with it.  Earlier today, it was announced that Jay-Z and Beyonce, Blue Ivy’s famous parents, [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Applied Ethics · Business Ethics · Political and Legal Philosophy · Social Ethics

The Komen Foundation, Planned Parenthood, and Just a Bit of Irony

February 6th, 2012 · No Comments

Last week, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, one of the most popular breast cancer awareness and support charities, decided not to continue to provide funds to Planned Parenthood, claiming that they are not permitted to contribute to any organization that is currently under federal organization.  Planned Parenthood, it turns out, is currently under federal investigation.  [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Logic and Critical Thinking · Medical Ethics · Social Ethics

Joe Paterno and Moral Responsibility: Why Phil Knight is Confused

February 1st, 2012 · No Comments

During the recent memorial service for Penn State’s legendary football coach, Joe Paterno, most of the speakers tactfully avoided making comments about Paterno’s role in the now infamous Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.  The majority of the speakers spoke about Paterno’s commitment to winning “the right way,” and about his skills as a leader and [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Applied Ethics · Personal Ethics · Social Ethics · Uncategorized