Ethics
Are moral philosophers forming their theories back to front?
Rather than starting from theory and applying it to the world, should we go about things the other way round? A new strain of philosophical thinking argues just that
Books in brief—On What Matters: Volume Three by Derek Parfit
The great philosopher's final work is rigorous and lucid
Sorry, I don’t feel your pain—the dangers of empathy
Sharing in other people's woe might seem the right thing to do, but it can lead us to make bad decisions
When Derek Parfit published, it mattered
He strove never to make a choice between rigour and relevance
“Three parent babies”—business as usual?
The UK's fertility watchdog has approved the procedure
Should the 14-day limit on embryo research be extended?
Strict regulation can help—not hinder—scientific progress
Universities need to teach ethics
It’s the best way to ensure that elites start behaving better and to restore public trust
Anger—what is it good for?
Martha Nussbaum thinks we shouldn't lose our tempers. Good luck with that
Book review: Mirror, Mirror: The Uses and Abuses of Self-Love by Simon Blackburn
Self-obsession is now socially acceptable
AC Grayling: Freedom to make bad choices
Respect the principle of liberty
