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Class & Inequality, Philosophy & Religion

A More Perfect Meritocracy

Two new books take aim at the moral failures of meritocracy. But we can advocate for a more just society without giving up on merit.

Agnes Callard

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Philosophy & Religion

Class & Inequality, Philosophy & Religion

Do Government Incentives Make Us Bad Citizens?

Government incentives may make us less moral, not more.

John McMahon

Philosophy & Religion, Politics

What We Owe Each Other

Egalitarianism requires not just redistribution but equal social standing.

Martin O’Neill

Gender & Sexuality, Philosophy & Religion

The Religious-Liberty Attack on Transgender Rights

Conservative Christians are out to restore their historical legal privileges.

David Sehat

Philosophy & Religion, Politics

Rights vs. Duties

In the age of human rights, the language of duties has withered.

Samuel Moyn

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What Is Education For?

Preparation for democratic citizenship demands humanities education, not just STEM.

Danielle Allen

Philosophy & Religion

Holy Wars

Secularism is fundamental to liberal governance. But is it sustainable?

James G. Chappel

Philosophy & Religion, Science & Nature

As a God Might Be

The recurring, and often conflicting, narratives of technology and progress.

Meghan O’Gieblyn

Philosophy & Religion, Politics

Beyond Freedom and Equality

The place of dignity in democratic politics.

Nick Bromell

Philosophy & Religion

To Be and to Do

Philosopher Giorgio Agamben grapples with a humanity that has no work it must do.

Leland de la Durantaye

Philosophy & Religion, Politics

For Love of Country

Martha Nussbaum argues that political emotion is the key to the good society.

Shivani Radhakrishnan

Arts in Society, Philosophy & Religion

Colin Dayan’s Ethics Without Reason

The new book "With Dogs at the Edge of Life" asks whether we need less humanity, not more of it.

Simon Waxman

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The New Nature

It is impossible to divorce nature from human influence. Can that influence be democratic?

Jedediah Purdy

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