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26Review of Amy Allen, The Politics of Our Selves: Power, Autonomy, and Gender in Contemporary Critical Theory (review)Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews 2008 (5). 2008.
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25Michael Bowler, Heidegger and Aristotle: Philosophy as Praxis Reviewed byPhilosophy in Review 30 (1): 8-10. 2010.
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24What We Owe the DeadJournal of Applied Philosophy 26 (1): 54-70. 2009.abstract My aim in this paper is to argue that we have at least some obligations to the dead. After briefly considering some previous (unsuccessful) attempts to establish such obligations, I offer a reductio argument which establishes at least some obligations to the dead. Following this, the surprising extent of these obligations (given a few roughly Kantian assumptions) is considered. I then argue that there are and must be some significant limitations on the duties of the living in relation t…Read more
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23Pavlos Kontos, Aristotle's Moral Realism Reconsidered: Phenomenological Ethics. Reviewed byPhilosophy in Review 32 (3): 193-195. 2012.
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21Max H. Bazerman and Ann E. Tenbrunsel , Blindspots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do About It . Reviewed by (review)Philosophy in Review 32 (1): 3-4. 2012.
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19Assertions, Clarifications, and Recommendations: Theories of Agency in a Wittgensteinian KeyAmerican Philosophical Quarterly 39 (2). 2002.
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16Ethics and Phenomenology (edited book)Lexington Books. 2012.Ethics and Phenomenology examines the relevance of major phenomenologists and phenomenological concepts to ethical inquiry in general, as well as to a broad range of contemporary ethical issues
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15Method, Ontology, and Re-claiming the 'Real': A reply to JonesPhilosophy in the Contemporary World 21 (1): 92-98. 2014.In the following reply to Joe Frank Jones, Ill's "Analysis, Phenomenology and the Travails of Ontology," I argue that skepticism about method plays an important critical role in philosophical thinking. I further suggest that it may be time for philosophy to rehabilitate metaphysics rather than simply ceding it to the natural sciences.
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14Review of Kelly Dean Jolley (ed.), Wittgenstein: Key Concept (review)Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews 2011 (2). 2011.
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14X-Men and Philosophy: Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse (edited book)Wiley/Blackwell. 2009.X-Men is one of the most popular comic book franchises ever, with successful spin-offs that include several feature films, cartoon series, bestselling video games, and merchandise. This is the first look at the deeper issues of the X-Men universe and the choices facing its powerful "mutants," such as identity, human ethics versus mutant morality, and self-sacrifice. J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Oneonta, NY) is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College and the editor of Family Guy and Philoso…Read more
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13Lenart Škof & Petri Berndtson, , "Atmospheres of Breathing." Reviewed byPhilosophy in Review 40 (1): 39-40. 2020.
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13This book argues that the traditional emphasis on the accuracy of a given theory of human agency has systematically obscured the normative dimension in these theories and that recognizing this normative dimension allows us to see that a ...
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11Arrested Development and Philosophy: They've Made a Huge Mistake (edited book)Wiley. 2012._A smart philosophical look at the cult hit television show, _Arrested Development__ _Arrested Development_ earned six Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, critical acclaim, and a loyal cult following—and then it was canceled. Fortunately, this book steps into the void left by the show's premature demise by exploring the fascinating philosophical issues at the heart of the quirky Bluths and their comic exploits. Whether it's reflecting on Gob's self-deception or digging into Tobias's double entend…Read more
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9Ergon and Logistikon in RepublicPolis 25 (2): 261-267. 2008.This paper explores the tension between two views attributed to Plato: 1) that every person in a just society must fulfil his function, and 2) justice requires philosophical wisdom. It is argued that is not Plato’s view in Republic, and that this can be seen as early as Book II.
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9Argues that Wittgenstein, though himself often silent on particular ethical matters, gives us immense resources for understanding the aims appropriate to any philosophical ethics. This work re-examines some of the landmarks in the history of moral philosophy in order to cast contemporary ethical philosophy in a fresh light.
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8Political Pessimism and the Seductions of TyrannyPhilosophy in the Contemporary World 28 (2): 34-41. 2022.These remarks consider Andrew Fiala’s Tyranny from Trump to Plato in the context of political apathy and climate pessimism. First, I raise the issue of whether or not some form of tyranny might be necessary in dealing with the crisis of climate change. Second, I express some skepticism about Fiala’s dual remedies of moral education (Ch 8) and constitutional wisdom (Ch 9) to face our present political challenges.
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7Ergon And Logistikon In RepublicPolis 25 (2): 261-267. 2008.This paper explores the tension between two views attributed to Plato: 1) that every person in a just society must fulfil his function, and 2) justice requires philosophical wisdom. It is argued that is not Plato's view in Republic, and that this can be seen as early as Book II
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5The Ethics Of TortureContinuum. 2009.The first student-friendly introduction to the philosophical issues surrounding torture. It is a timely and useful contribution to a highly topical and on-going debate.
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5Philosophie in Twilight (edited book)Wiley-Vch. 2010.Hier erfahren Sie, wieso Stephenie Meyers Liebesgeschichte so viele Menschen fasziniert und warum es sich dabei um so viel mehr als oberflächliche Jugendliteratur handelt: - Wieso fühlen sich Menschen von Vampiren magisch angezogen? - Sollte Edward seine Fähigkeit zum Gedankenlesen einsetzen? - Ist Edward ein romantischer Held oder einfach nur ein Stalker? - Was sagt der Kampf der "vegetarischen" Cullen-Familien gegen ihren Durst nach menschlichem Blut über den freien Willen aus? - Wird das ewig…Read more
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3Heidegger: An IntroductionRowman & Littlefield Publishers. 2012.Wisnewski provides a concise introduction to Heidegger’s work through the lens of his best-known book, Being and Time. This insightful, new text guides students through Heidegger’s challenging ideas to help them understand his writings as a whole and his influence on modern thought
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3Word Associations, Black Jeopardy, and Mr. Robinson's NeighborhoodIn Jason Southworth & Ruth Tallman (eds.), Saturday Night Live and Philosophy, Wiley. 2020.Saturday Night Live's comedy and philosophy have something fundamental in common: both re‐tune attention by challenging assumptions about the world and each other. Comedy reveals assumptions by exploiting them in exaggerated form – and boy do we have a lot of assumptions, particularly about race and racial identity. “Black Jeopardy” reminds people that many things affect identities, not just the putative race to which we belong. The “neighborhood” we're exposed to is one of pure fancy: a comedic…Read more
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2Rules and Realism: Remarks on the Poverty of Brute FactsSorites 16 74-81. 2005.In this paper, I offer a critical reconstruction of John Searle's argument for what he calls `External Realism.' I argue that Searle's thesis is in fact ambiguous, and hence that it cannot establish the existence of brute entities . I further argue that, once properly understood, constitutive rules can be shown to be prior to, rather than dependent on, what Searle calls `brute facts' -- and hence that Searle's analysis reverses the order of priority between rules and brute facts
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2Undead patriarchy and the possibility of loveIn Rebecca Housel & J. Jeremy Wisnewski (eds.), Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality, Wiley. pp. 163--75. 2009.
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Michael Scott is going to die (US)In Jeremy Wisnewski (ed.), The Office and Philosophy: Scenes From the Unexamined Life, Blackwell. 2008.
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Screws and nails : paper tigers and moral monsters in The office (US)In Jeremy Wisnewski (ed.), The Office and Philosophy: Scenes From the Unexamined Life, Blackwell. 2008.
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Richard Matthews, The Absolute Violation: Why Torture Must Be ProhibitedPhilosophy in Review 29 (2): 120. 2009.