The History of Hunting and Conservation: Ethical Dilemmas & Concerns
The relationship between hunting and conservation has a long, complex history and poses numerous ethical dilemmas. On one side of the argument is the claim that hunting fees help fund conservation; on the other side is the claim that these benefits are exaggerated and that killing game animals is wrong. In between…
Neuroscience: A New Model for Punishment & Reform?
In this article of the Atlantic, neuroscientist and author, David Eagleman, examines our criminal-justice system and the brain and advocates for a more “biologically-informed jurisprudence.” Why? “Acts cannot be understood separately from the biology of the actors, says Engelman, ” and this recognition has legal implications.” This (among other obvious…
September 2017 Philosophy Think & Drink
Merlin to Lead MWA Staff Philosophy Walk in October
2017 Think on the Links Philosophy Classic Charity Golf Tournament
Our 2nd Annual Fall fundraiser — Think on the Links Philosophy Classic — was rad! While Mother Nature threw us a bit of a curve ball — it’s hard to complain about rain & snow when we severely needed it — our crew of 30 hung in there during the colder parts of the morning and were rewarded with sunshine and stellar (and smoke-free) blue skies.
September 2017 Philosophy Walk (Environmental Ethics, Conservation & Preservation)
Part 1 of our 3-Part Fall Philosophy Walk Series on environmental ethics, conservation, preservation, hunting and hunting ethics, governance/policy and community took place on Sunday, September 24th on Merlin Nature Preserve. And we couldn’t have asked for a more gorgeous day! The sun was shining, the air was crisp, and…