The Social Dimensions of Scientific Knowledge 9. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) [Revised entry by Helen Longino on February 9, 2015. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography] Study of the social dimensions of scientific knowledge encompasses the effects of scientific research onShareTweet[Revised entry by Helen Longino on February 9, 2015. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography] Study of the social dimensions of scientific knowledge encompasses the effects of scientific research on [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Should Confederate Veterans be Honored as Veterans? 9. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) View image | gettyimages.com Yet another interesting controversy has arisen in my adopted state of Florida. Three Confederate veterans, who fought against the United States of America, haveShareTweetView image | gettyimages.com Yet another interesting controversy has arisen in my adopted state of Florida. Three Confederate veterans, who fought against the United States of America, have [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Evil and Compatibilism 8. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) There is widespread belief that compatibilism + theism cannot offer a credible solution to the logical problem of evil. Why does anyone believe that? I think they’re reasoning this way: ifShareTweetThere is widespread belief that compatibilism + theism cannot offer a credible solution to the logical problem of evil. Why does anyone believe that? I think they’re reasoning this way: if [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Quantum Entanglement and Information 7. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) [Revised entry by Jeffrey Bub on February 7, 2015. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography, local.js] Quantum entanglement is a physical resource, like energy, associated with the peculiarShareTweet[Revised entry by Jeffrey Bub on February 7, 2015. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography, local.js] Quantum entanglement is a physical resource, like energy, associated with the peculiar [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Quantum Mechanics 7. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) [Revised entry by Jenann Ismael on February 7, 2015. Changes to: Main text] Quantum mechanics is, at least at first glance and at least in part, a mathematical machine for predicting the behaviorsShareTweet[Revised entry by Jenann Ismael on February 7, 2015. Changes to: Main text] Quantum mechanics is, at least at first glance and at least in part, a mathematical machine for predicting the behaviors [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Augmented Soldier Ethics II: Informed Consent 6. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) View image | gettyimages.com One general moral subject that is relevant to the augmentation of soldiers by such things as pharmaceuticals, biologicals or cybernetics is the matter of informedShareTweetView image | gettyimages.com One general moral subject that is relevant to the augmentation of soldiers by such things as pharmaceuticals, biologicals or cybernetics is the matter of informed [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Is Modal Realism Immoral? 5. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) I want to address what I think is a mistaken objection to modal realism: the so-called problem of indifference. The objection is originally formulated in Robert Adams. I think that our very strongShareTweetI want to address what I think is a mistaken objection to modal realism: the so-called problem of indifference. The objection is originally formulated in Robert Adams. I think that our very strong [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Postmodernism 5. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) [Revised entry by Gary Aylesworth on February 5, 2015. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography] That postmodernism is indefinable is a truism. However, it can be described as a set of critical,ShareTweet[Revised entry by Gary Aylesworth on February 5, 2015. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography] That postmodernism is indefinable is a truism. However, it can be described as a set of critical, [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Gilbert Ryle 4. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) [Revised entry by Julia Tanney on February 4, 2015. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography, imagination.html, perception.html] Although Gilbert Ryle published on a wide range of topics in philosophyShareTweet[Revised entry by Julia Tanney on February 4, 2015. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography, imagination.html, perception.html] Although Gilbert Ryle published on a wide range of topics in philosophy [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear
Augmented Soldier Ethics I: Exoskeletons 4. February 2015 Philosophy News News (0) One common element of military science fiction is the powered exoskeleton, also known as an exoframe, exosuit or powered armor. The basic exoskeleton is a powered framework that serves to provideShareTweetOne common element of military science fiction is the powered exoskeleton, also known as an exoframe, exosuit or powered armor. The basic exoskeleton is a powered framework that serves to provide [More] RSS | Podcasts | Twitter | Facebook | Kindle | Gear