Philosophy 247

How far can we go in self defence? And are some civilians legitimate targets in war?

Michael Ignatieff says that alluding to abstract principles around ‘human rights’ is not nearly as effective in persuading people to be generous towards strangers as appealing to their instincts of decency and hospitality.

Holly Lawford Smith on class privilege and obligations.

Alex Douglas on the morality of debt and obligations.

Nick Bostrom on machines that are becoming super intelligent.

The Philosophy of Love and Attraction. Interview with Anders Sandberg.

Rebecca Roache gives a cool-headed appraisal of a round-about way of showing hostility.