Who can join the political community?

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Who can join the political community?

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Jun 19, 2017

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Not everyone has access to the same rights in a democratic country. Are our ideas of political membership changing in a globalised world? With Seyla Benhabib.

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Jun 19, 2017

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The State and Marriage: Should a state with liberal values recognise marriage? by Philosophy 247
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Why Worry about Class?: Holly Lawford Smith on class privilege and obligations. by Philosophy 247
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Super Intelligence: Nick Bostrom on machines that are becoming super intelligent. by Philosophy 247
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What's Wrong With Passive Aggression? by Philosophy 247
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Universal Human Rights: 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. by Philosophy 247
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Should we care about debt?: Alex Douglas on the morality of debt and obligations. by Philosophy 247
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Robots and Retribution: Who will we blame in the future? by Philosophy 247
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How Unfairness Drives Us Crazy: Dr. Molly Crockett on whether we are hard-wired to reject an unfair deal. by Philosophy 247
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Love and Attraction by Philosophy 247
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Creativity and Character: Matthew Kieran on the character traits of a person who is super-creative. by Philosophy 247
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Citizenship Tests: Thom Brooks says that citizenship tests are often absurd by Philosophy 247
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Are We Biased About Love?: Does romance makes us irrationally optimistic about our chances of happiness? And if so, is that a good or a bad thing? by Philosophy 247
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Profiling: Profiling is commonplace? But is it ethical? by Philosophy 247
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Self Defence: How far can we go in self defence? And are some civilians legitimate targets in war? by Philosophy 247
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Why Care about Privacy?: Is privacy really a fundamental value? With Annabelle Lever. by Philosophy 247
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Male Circumcision: Should we ban male circumcision? by Philosophy 247
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Intellectual Arrogance: Are we becoming incapable of respecting other people's opinions? by Philosophy 247
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Who can join the political community?: Not everyone has access to the same rights in a democratic country. Are our ideas of political membership changing in a globalised world? With Seyla Benhabib. by Philosophy 247
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The Just Riot?: Avia Pasternak argues that some political riots are justified. by Philosophy 247
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Sacred Places and Traditions: What is so sacred that it deserves special protection? by Philosophy 247
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Indirect Discrimination: Can discrimination be subtle and indirect, as in Aesop's fable of the fox and the stork? by Philosophy 247
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Should we pay reparations for wrongs committed in the past?: Are African Americans owed reparations for the enslavement of their ancestors? by Philosophy 247
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Resistance to Change: Change can disturb our peaceful existence - are we right to resist it? With Quassim Cassam. by Philosophy 247
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Is Life Without Meaning?: Do you ever get the feeling that life is meaningless? by Philosophy 247
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Responsibility and Addiction: Are addicts responsible for harming their health? by Philosophy 247
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Are there benefits to Psychedelic Drugs?: An intellectual trip with Ole Martin Moen. by Philosophy 247
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Do victims have obligations too?: Are you a victim of crime? What are YOUR obligations? by Philosophy 247
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Evolution and Cooperation: Why do some animals behave in altruistic ways? With Jonathan Birch. by Philosophy 247
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Robot Love: Can robots fall in love? by Philosophy 247
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Lookism: Francesca Minerva says discrimination based on looks is a serious problem. by Philosophy 247
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