Published Date: August 1, 2008 | Topics: Natural Law, Philosophy
Theories of natural law propose to identify fundamental aspects of human well-being and fulfillment (“basic human goods”), and norms of conduct entailed by their integral directiveness or prescriptivity (“moral norms”). Propositions picking out basic aspects of human flourishing are directive (prescriptive) in our thinking about what to do or refrain from doing (our practical reason)—they […]
Published Date: January 9, 2011 | Topics: Politics and Current Affairs
Evidently, some people just can’t help themselves. When a tragedy happens or a crime is committed, they can’t resist the temptation to blame their political opponents. By exploiting a tragedy for partisan advantage, they cover themselves with dishonor. Exhibit A: Pima County, Arizona, sheriff Clarence Dupnik. His appearance and manner are avuncular, but his preachments […]