ethics

_International Journal of Transformative Multidisciplinary Studies_ 2 (3):49-74. 2026This paper explores Martin Buber’s concept of dialogical existence as a philosophical framework for understanding reconciliation as a pathway to peace. Conflicts, alienation, and relational fragmentation are widespread in contemporary societies and threaten genuine human encounter and mutual recognition. The stud…

“Personality in man is the triumph over the determination of the social group. Personality is not a substance but an act, a creative act.” - Nikolai Berdyaev, Slavery and Freedom The post “Personality in man is the triumph over the determination of the social group. Personality is not a…” appeared first on Philosophy News .

Does a ‘good’ or ‘necessary’ lie — used as a protective shield or to preserve emotional peace — eventually become an ontological lie, depriving the individual of genuine encounter with truth, ...

This sentence actually raises a fascinating boundary question between epistemic superiority, belittlement, status psychology, and ethics: "Does one need to be more successful in a field in order to belittle someone in that field?" My view: Logically, no; but intellectually and ethically, the legitimacy of belittlement is seriously weakened without such superiority. ( direct link )

“Mighty waters draw much stone and rubble along with them, mighty spirits many stupid and bewildered heads.” - Friedrich Nietzsche, Human, All Too Human, 541 The post “Mighty waters draw much stone and rubble along with them, mighty spirits many stupid and bewildered…” appeared first on Philosophy News .

Death harms us not only by ending our life, but by making us spend that life fearing its end. How can we prevent death from defeating us twice?

I'm trying to understand whether there is an objective philosophical reason that a person ought to continue living. Death is an inevitable part of human life. If a person does not believe that life ...

Are humans inherently selfish, and is altruism just an illusion to hide the self-centered nature of humanity? It seems that many people believe love is selfless. However, is there ever any ...

_Australasian Journal of Philosophy_. forthcomingExpected value maximization is something like the gold standard in decision theory. For general theories of normativity, the notion of a reason (for action) is much more central. Surprisingly little work has been done on how reasons for action relate to expected value maximization. Can one have most reason to do something that would not maximize ex…

thirdity: “What I know of the divine sciences and Holy Scripture, I learnt in woods and fields. I have had no other masters than the beeches and the oaks.” — Aldous Huxley, The Perennial Philosophy The post “What I know of the divine sciences and Holy Scripture, I learnt in woods and fields. I… appeared first on Philosophy News .