Who Gets to Call It Art? Inside the “Artworld” Theory
The institutional theory doesn’t solve every problem, but it does shift the question in an important way.
Philosophy
Adam Smith: The Philosopher Who Revolutionized Economics
Adam Smith proved that to understand markets you must first understand people
Hegel, Freedom, and the Evolution of Ethics
The impact of Hegel’s dialectical method on contemporary ethical and political theory cannot be overstated
Kant’s Ethical Revolution: Duty, Autonomy, and the Categorical Imperative
Immanuel Kant’s ethical revolution represents one of the most significant turning points in the history of moral thought.
Montesquieu, Rousseau, and the Evolution of Social Institutions
The intellectual legacy of the Enlightenment is marked by a profound engagement with the complexities of human nature and society.
Locke and the Morality in Early Modern England
Following Hume, figures such as Richard Price and Adam Smith further developed the discussion around the foundations of morality.
From Atheism to Natural Rights with Hobbes and Spinoza
As society continues to evolve, the questions they raised remain as urgent as ever: What is the proper basis for our moral rules?
Machiavelli, Luther, and the Rise of Modern Moral Thought
Machiavelli and Luther, though rarely accorded their due in conventional moral philosophy texts, represent a turning point in Western thought.
The Enduring Unity and Adaptability of Christian Morality
The unity of the Bible, despite its diverse historical and cultural layers, lies in its insistence on the centrality of God in all matters of morality
A Postscript to Greek Ethics
The evolution of Greek ethics from role-based evaluations to modern abstractions of duty and virtue offers valuable lessons for our contemporary moral landscape.