Ethics

Ethics

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A group of people in ancient attire react to shadows cast on a wall, referencing Plato’s Allegory of the Cave.
Why some of philosophy’s strangest scenarios are more than mental games.
A grayscale photo of the sculpture "The Thinker" with a digitally added yellow halo above its head, set against a black background.
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Philosopher Meghan Sullivan challenges the idea that religious texts can’t be taken seriously in modern philosophy. She explains how parables, scripture, and debate have always been connected to asking life’s biggest questions:
A historical illustration shows one man performing a medical procedure on another man’s chest using a metal instrument, both with serious expressions.
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According to philosopher Meghan Sullivan, effective altruism may overlook the moral importance of seeing others as individuals. She explains how love should guide how we care for both present and future humans.