Archive - A Philosopher's Guide to the Galaxy

Is punching kids justified?

Response to Martin Cox's lecture

Aug 28 •

June 2025

Should we depend more on reason or emotion when making moral decisions?

Imagine walking into a restaurant and seeing the most beautiful, drool-inducing sandwich you have ever seen in your entire life.

Jun 26 •

March 2025

What does it mean to be Human?

Two friends sit down at In-N-Out (the true best burger chain) after a long workout and take their first bite.

Mar 6 •

November 2024

Does the end ever justify the means? If so, why?

Response to F. M. Kamm's Intricate Ethics: Rights, Responsibilities, and Permissible Harm

Nov 10, 2024 •

September 2024

Do people really act upon what they believe is moral? If not, why?

Response to Shelly Kagan's Trolley problem lecture at YYGS

Sep 11, 2024 •

August 2024

Do humans strive to be moral? If so, why? In what situations?

Response to Professor Gendler's "Philosophy 181"

Aug 16, 2024 •

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