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Anti-foundationalist Coherentism as an Ontology for Relational Quantum Mechanics (2024)
Journal Article
Jaura, E. (2024). Anti-foundationalist Coherentism as an Ontology for Relational Quantum Mechanics. Foundations of Physics, 54(4), Article 58. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10701-024-00794-2

There have been a number of recent attempts to identify the best metaphysical framework for capturing Rovelli’s Relational Quantum Mechanics (RQM). All such accounts commit to some form of fundamentalia, whether they be traditional objects, physical... Read More about Anti-foundationalist Coherentism as an Ontology for Relational Quantum Mechanics.

Metaethics and the Nature of Properties (2024)
Journal Article
Sinclair, N. (2024). Metaethics and the Nature of Properties. Aristotelian Society Supplementary Volume, 98(1), 133-152. https://doi.org/10.1093/arisup/akae004

This paper explores connections between theories of morality and theories of properties. It argues that (1) moral realism is in tension with predicate, class and mereological nominalism; (2) moral non-naturalism is incompatible with standard versions... Read More about Metaethics and the Nature of Properties.

Locative grounding harmony (2024)
Journal Article
Tallant, J., Baron, S., & Miller, K. (2024). Locative grounding harmony. Philosophical Studies, 181, 1971-2001. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-024-02171-1

In this paper, we explore locative grounding harmony, according to which the location of the grounds mirrors the location of the grounded. We proceed in three stages. First, we clarify the notion of locative harmony and describe different locative ha... Read More about Locative grounding harmony.

Pregnancy, Birth, and Medicine (2024)
Book Chapter
(2024). Pregnancy, Birth, and Medicine. In Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Department of Philosophy, Stanford University

Pregnancy and birth can be approached from many philosophical angles, including philosophy of law, philosophy of biology, and mereology. Some authors have focused on ethical issues surrounding abortion and assisted reproduction, others have discussed... Read More about Pregnancy, Birth, and Medicine.

Pregnancy, pain and pathology: a reply to Smajdor and Räsänen (2024)
Journal Article
Baron, T. (2024). Pregnancy, pain and pathology: a reply to Smajdor and Räsänen. Journal of Medical Ethics, Article jme-2024-109921. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme-2024-109921

In their recent paper ‘Is pregnancy a disease?’, Anna Smajdor and Joona Räsänen argue in the affirmative, highlighting features shared by both pregnancy and paradigmatic diseases. In particular, they point to the harmful symptoms and side effects of... Read More about Pregnancy, pain and pathology: a reply to Smajdor and Räsänen.

The Tawḥīds of Ibn Taymiyya (2024)
Book Chapter
Hoover, J. The Tawḥīds of Ibn Taymiyya. In W. Amin, S. Rizvi, & A. Hughes (Eds.), Islamic Perspectives on God and (Other) Monotheism(s). AMI Press

On The Myth of Psychotherapy * (2024)
Journal Article
French, C. (in press). On The Myth of Psychotherapy *. Philosophy, Psychiatry and Psychology,

Thomas Szasz famously argued that mental illness is a myth. Less famously, Szasz argued that since mental illness is a myth, so too is psychotherapy. Szasz' claim that mental illness is a myth has been much discussed, but much less attention has been... Read More about On The Myth of Psychotherapy *.

Surrogacy and Adoption: An Empirical Investigation of Public Moral Attitudes (2024)
Journal Article
Baron, T., Svingen, E., & Leyva, R. (in press). Surrogacy and Adoption: An Empirical Investigation of Public Moral Attitudes. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-024-10343-1

Surrogacy and adoption are both family-making measures subject to extensive domestic and international regulation. In this nationally representative survey study (N = 1552), we explore public attitudes to various forms of surrogacy and adoption in th... Read More about Surrogacy and Adoption: An Empirical Investigation of Public Moral Attitudes.

Just Police Violence: Liberal ideology and the critique of violence from Walter Benjamin to Black Lives Matter (2024)
Journal Article
Duff, K. (2024). Just Police Violence: Liberal ideology and the critique of violence from Walter Benjamin to Black Lives Matter. Journal of Pacifism and Nonviolence, 2(1), 34-63. https://doi.org/10.1163/27727882-bja00022

Policing is broadly legitimate – even while imperfect and in need of reform. This axiom of liberal political theory and practice is shaken by movements like Black Lives Matter, which confront and expose carceral violence as the routine, deadly edge o... Read More about Just Police Violence: Liberal ideology and the critique of violence from Walter Benjamin to Black Lives Matter.

Philosophy with refugees and sanctuary-seekers (2024)
Journal Article
Fisher, A., McIntyre, J., & Muhangi, S. (in press). Philosophy with refugees and sanctuary-seekers. Teaching Philosophy,

This paper outlines a teaching initiative designed to introduce philosophy to sanctuary seekers and refugees. Despite facing challenges such as scheduling conflicts and inconsistent attendance, the program demonstrated success. Participants displayed... Read More about Philosophy with refugees and sanctuary-seekers.