Ollie CauteinPhilosophy TodayIs Plato’s Traditional Analysis of Knowledge Correct?An Enduring Truth or an Outdated Idea5h ago5h ago
Ollie CauteinThe Political PrismThe Paradox of International LawIs Israel committing war crimes with impunity?5d ago35d ago3
Ollie CauteinPhilosophy TodayCan Belief in the Divine Ever Be Justified?Argument for God From the Middle Ages to TodayOct 839Oct 839
Ollie CauteReflections on CamusAlbert Camus was the poster-child for French meritocracy. He was not yet two when his father died in World War 1. He was raised by his…Oct 2Oct 2
Ollie CauteinPhilosophy TodayHusserl or Heidegger: The Phenomenological MethodWho had a more plausible account of the phenomenological method?Sep 309Sep 309
Ollie CauteIs Kant right about what gives moral value to actions?A number of ethical principles established by Kant sound with a ring of perennial truth. The idea that we should treat others as…Sep 2710Sep 2710
Ollie CauteAristotle’s thinking on democracy!For all Aristotle’s reputation as the greatest of the ancient philosophers, most today rightly bracket off his defence of slavery and his…Sep 231Sep 231
Ollie CauteinThe Political PrismRawls and Nozick: Who had a more radical plan for society?Perhaps both perspectives are valid in 2024Sep 23Sep 23
Ollie Caute‘The Ethics of Ambiguity’ — Simone de BeauvoirThe Ethics of Ambiguity is de Beauvoir’s contribution to existentialist ethics, inspired by Sartre’s study of the human condition, Being…Aug 2Aug 2
Ollie CauteIs it ever permissible to eat meat?My choice to eat a small amount of non-processed meat may be partly influenced by my culture and upbringing, but it nevertheless requires…Jul 122Jul 122