Category Archives: Passmore, John
(1) Philosophy and Public Policy, Part 4 of 7: Nuclear Power, Affirmative Action; (2) Humankind and the Environment
William Bennett, Steven Cahn, James Rachels, and George Sher continue the series on philosophy and public policy. Topics include nuclear power, affirmative action and other solutions to racial discrimination, and professional ethics. In the second segment [16:45], John Passmore discusses his book Man’s Responsibility for Nature (1974) with Kent … Continue reading
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Tagged Environment, Philosophy
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(1) Privilege and Responsibility; (2) Philosophy and Public Policy, Part 2 of 7: Ethics and International Relations
John Passmore, joined by Kent Mullikin, discusses the privileges and responsibilities borne by teachers, especially in the academy. These include the freedom to teach and the moral implications of teaching. Passmore expresses his opinions on the then-new fields of Afro-American … Continue reading
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Tagged Education -- U.S., Legal ethics, Philosophy, U.S. -- Public Policy
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