Theron Pummer interviewed by the APA
Theron Pummer interviewed at the APA Blog! The main focus of the interview is his new book, but other topics include his personal life and future work.
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Reading Group on McPherson’s The Virtues of Limits
For S2 (2022-23) of the Cover to Cover Reading Group, we are reading McPherson’s book The Virtues of Limits.
When can you refuse to rescue?
A teaser for Theron Pummer’s book The Rules of Rescue (forthcoming with Oxford University Press).
Walter Sinnott-Armstrong visiting as Senior Global Fellow
Walter Sinnott-Armstrong (Duke University) will be visiting St Andrews as a Senior Global Fellow from 25 April to 21 May.
“Is Democracy Doomed?”: Jason Brennan and Hélène Landemore with Alexander Douglas
On 26th April, Alex Douglas will be moderating a live debate between Jason Brennan and Hélène Landemore titled “Is Democracy Doomed?”.
Environment Bill: UK government offers five principles for protecting nature – here’s why they won’t work
Ben Sachs in The Conversation: the UK government offers five principles for protecting nature, and why they won’t work.
Green Thinking Podcast
Be sure to catch Alex Douglas’s Green Thinking podcast episode on the future of work in a post-Covid-19 world and environmental implications!
2021 John Stuart Mill Cup – 16th June
A tournament in which teams of high school students match wits with each other discussing ethical issues of public concern. Visit the Mill Cup website for full information.
Leverhulme Award on the Moral Responsibility of Groups
Jessica Brown has been awarded £113,714 to investigate the moral responsibility of groups such as companies and governments!
AHRC Networking grant for “The Future of Work and Income”
Alexander Douglas and Ben Sachs have been awarded an AHRC Networking grant worth approximately £24,000 for their project “The Future of Work and Income”!