Tag: Philosophy

Maxine Waters, a prominent American politician, is known for her unwavering defense of civil rights and her fight against racial injustice. Throughout her career, Waters has been a steadfast advocate for marginalized communities, focusing on issues that affect people of color. Her efforts have highlighted the systemic inequalities and challenges faced by these communities. Waters’ role in the U.S. Congress has been instrumental in pushing forward legislation aimed at closing the race gap in economic opportunities, education, and healthcare. Her dedication to the cause serves as an inspiring reminder of the importance of perseverance and commitment in the ongoing struggle for racial equality.
BooksAnalysis & Theories

Phenomenology of Race : Identity, Relationality, and Racism

About the book A Phenomenology for Women of Color: Merleau-Ponty and Identity-in-Difference…

By
Emily S. Lee
13 Min Read
The erosion of truth as a democratic norm is starkly illustrated by the political strategies of President Donald Trump, in which factual accuracy is systematically subordinated to ideological loyalty.
BooksAnalysis & Theories

Truth and Authoritarianism in America

Building on his new book On Truth in Politics: Why Democracy Demands…

By
Michael Patrick Lynch
17 Min Read
This marble sculpture depicts a young Aristotle in deep contemplation, symbolizing the early development of moral judgment and philosophical inquiry.
Books

Moral Judgement and the Normativity of Practical Identities

About the book Moral Judgement: An Introduction Through Anglo-American, German, and French…

By
Étienne Brown
22 Min Read
A person with long purple hair, draped in a transgender pride flag (pink, white, and blue), stands amidst a crowd during a protest in London. People around them hold signs, and trees and buildings are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Books

Being Trans is a Natural Right

About the book Real Gender: A Cis Defence of Trans Realities, by…

By
Danièle Moyal-Sharrock
Constantine Sandis
14 Min Read
Members of the Red Rebels, part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, perform a silent protest highlighting the ethics of addressing the climate crisis.
BooksEnvironment & Animals

Ethics for the End Times

About Ecological Ethics and the Philosophy of Simone Weil: Decreation for the…

By
Kathryn Lawson
22 Min Read
Horizontal portrait of Plato, with the left half in black and white marble-like style, and the right in vibrant colors with abstract animal forms, representing Interspecies Dialogues.
Environment & Animals

Revisiting Plato: A Modern Take on Interspecies Dialogues

By learning from Plato and engaging with modern thinkers like Rancière and…

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P&RR
19 Min Read