by Zach Woods At what point is foreign aid for an impoverished and disaster-ravaged region not so positive? Perhaps the world would be a better place if we had no need to address such a question. But when nature strikes — when millions of Haitians are displaced, injured, or slain by an earthquake and its…
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by Eric Hodges Most people agree that in cases where someone intends to seriously harm or kill you, you are justified in using lethal force in self-defense. However, in order to discover the underlying rationale for self-defense, I’d like to consider two cases that are not as straightforward. In the first case, there is an…
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by Eric Hodges A recent article in The Economist, Onwards and Upwards, laments the lack of moral progress in the modern world. In the past century, the world has witnessed incredible breakthroughs technologically, economically, and legislatively. Yet with those advancements have come terrible tragedies: nuclear holocaust, financial corruption, and genocide. The Economist article suggests that…
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by Eric Hodges Your grandfather is dying a slow, painful death. The doctor informs you that he only has a few months to live and those months will likely be painful. The doctor also mentions that she could end your grandfather’s pain and life with a quick, painless injection. Alternatively, as your grandfather relies on…
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