Short Read
Big Thinker: Friedrich Nietzsche
BY 4 APR 2019
The rebellious teenager of philosophy who declared “God is dead”, Friedrich Nietzsche is known for his proclamations on truth & the meaning of existence.
WHAT IS ETHICS?
Part of what makes humans unique is our freedom to determine how we’ll act. Ethics asks us to take responsibility and live a life that’s our own.
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Big Thinker: Adam Smith
BY 26 SEP 2018
It’s no exaggeration to say the ideas of Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith (1723-1790) have shaped the world we live in.
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Ethics Explainer: Stoicism
BY 24 SEP 2018
Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that believes the world operates by the principle of cause and effect, followed by Marcus Aurelius.
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IQ2 Debate: Capitalism is Destroying Us
How will those of us with jobs being made obsolete by automation, survive in a capitalist society?
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The Ethics of Representation
What do the brains behind Elle, Q&A, and the MCA think about the ethics of representation?
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Ethics Explainer: Authenticity
BY 17 AUG 2018
Philosophers argue that to behave with authenticity means to respond to the world the way it is, not the way we want it to be.
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Free markets must beware creeping breakdown in legitimacy
BY 2 AUG 2018
A blistering series of scandals has led to a profound loss of trust – not just in Australia but across the developed world.
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How to help your kid flex their ethical muscle
BY 24 JUL 2018
Kids can be cruel. When they’re arbitrarily mean to their own friends, ethical reflection can help. Learn some tips to guide the conversation.
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Big Thinker: Jelaluddin Rumi
BY 25 JUN 2018
Jelaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) has long been recognised as one of the most important contributors to Islamic literature and Sufism.