Third Episode: The Philosophy of Law with Professor Judith Lichtenberg

In the final episode of the semester, Professor Lichtenberg joins us to discuss the philosophy of law and the ethics of punishment. You can find out about more of her work here and read her recent article on altruism in The New York Times here.

Can’t get enough of the philosophy of crime and punishment? Professor Lichtenberg recommends the following books and articles:

Jeffrey Reiman, “Justice, Civilization, and the Death Penalty,” Philosophy &

Public Affairs 14 (1985).

Rachel Aviv, “No Remorse: Should a Teen-Ager Be Given a Life Sentence?,” The

New Yorker, January 2, 2012.

Jeffrie Murphy and Jean Hampton, Forgiveness and Mercy (Cambridge:

Cambridge University Press, 1988).

James Forman, “Why Care About Mass Incarceration?,” MIchigan Law Review

108 (2010).

Mixing things up a little…

Hello everyone,

As you might have noticed, we have not been as active on the blog lately. This is because, as it is still at its early stage, we are trying to adapt the format to what is most suitable for the audience. As a result, please hang in there, we will come back soon with a new format, new guests and new topics and hopefully many new features that will enhance debate and kindle respectful dialogue.

If you have any concerns, questions or inquiries, do not hesitate to email:

gygesinfo@gmail.com

Thank you very much,

Gyges

Second Episode: Intellectual Property and Health

In this episode, we discuss the existence or non-existence of intellectual property rights and how they clash with efforts to end the global health crisis. Now it’s your turn. Continue the debate in the comments section here, or on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter! Email us at gygesinfo@gmail.com.

First Episode: The Patrimony Tax

We’ve successfully uploaded our first video to YouTube! In this episode, we discuss the ethics of a patrimony tax and class leveling. Now it’s your turn. Continue the debate in the comments section here, or on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter! Email us at gygesinfo@gmail.com.

 

New Logo!

We’ve just finished creating our new logo! Tell us what you think about it!

Poll

Welcome to Gyges

Hello everyone,

Gyges: Ethics in Current Affairs is a newly established Youtube channel and WordPress forum that enables people and students to take part to a free discussion on current affairs from an ethical perspective. Shortly, we will begin submitting periodical videos on our youtube channels and links to threads on a blog in which we start the conversation by taking under consideration recent events in international politics and taking under account various perspectives and judgments.

The blog is founded by four undergraduate freshmen in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

Please spread the word, follow the next updates and take part to this initiative!

To get involved, contact gygesinfo@gmail.com!

Take care,

GygesStaff