In its simplest form, ethics is everything to do with morality – from stealing your father’s cigarettes to lending someone a pen. Of course, there are varying degrees of ethical topics, such as abortion, murder, slavery – just about every aspect of human life. Metaethics is the first part to my mini series on ethics, a crucial topic regarding your every decision.
Author Archives: Harriet Leslie
Christianity and The ‘Problem of Evil’
One of the many arguments against the Judeo-Christian God, is that of evil and suffering. How can a God that is all loving and all powerful allow such pain in a world that he created? This is the ‘Problem of Evil’.
Do We Both See Grass as Green?
Have you ever looked outside at the grass, and wondered if people see the colour you do? No I’m not talking about if you need glasses, I’m talking about the experiences. Here’s what i’m talking about: Qualia. Qualia are individual, subjective and conscious experiences.
Neanderthals: A Day in the Life
‘Homo neanderthalensis’ lived around 40,000 years ago, and went extinct due to factors such as climate change, disease and competition with European humans. The ancient DNA within preserved dental plaque, uncovered the diet and health of Neanderthals. Not only this, but their behaviour, culture and interactions.
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