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53Heidegger, Arthur Fine, and the Natural Ontological AttitudeProlegomena 12 (2): 443-458. 2013.In this paper I argue that Arthur Fine and Martin Heidegger present responses to the dispute between realism and antirealism that are remarkably close in character. Both claim that this dispute arises from a failure to take seriously our everyday experience of things in the world. I argue that it is useful to note the similarity between Fine and Heidegger for two distinct reasons: 1) their view provides a viable alternative to the current realist/antirealist dispute–an alternative that has not b…Read more
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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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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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79Understanding TortureEdinburgh University Press. 2010.Understanding Torture surveys the massive literature surrounding torture, arguing that, once properly understood, there can be no defence of torture in any circumstances.
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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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149Is the immortal life worth living?International Journal for Philosophy of Religion 58 (1). 2005.
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The phenomenology of becoming a runnerIn Michael W. Austin (ed.), Running and Philosophy: A Marathon for the Mind, Blackwell. 2007.
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X-Men and Philosophy: Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse (edited book)Wiley. 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 is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy and The…Read more
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62Foucault and public autonomyContinental Philosophy Review 33 (4): 417-439. 2000.In this paper I argue that the social constructionist view found in Foucault''s work does not condemn one to a deterministic portrait of the ''self.'' Attention to the early and late writings allows one to articulate a weak notion of autonomy even under the heavy-handed descriptions found in Foucault''s early work. By recognizing autonomy as a public task, and not as a notion of freedom relegated to particular individuals, one is entitled to view autonomy as present in Foucault''s work - and not…Read more
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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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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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40When the dead do not consent: a defense of non-consensual organ usePublic Affairs Quarterly 22 (3): 289-309. 2008.
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169The case for moral perceptionPhenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences 14 (1): 129-148. 2015.In this paper, I defend the view that we can literally perceive the morally right and wrong, or something near enough. In defending this claim, I will try to meet three primary objectives: to clarify how an investigation into moral phenomenology should proceed, to respond to a number of misconceptions and objections that are most frequently raised against the very idea of moral perception, and to provide a model for how some moral perception can be seen as literal perception. Because I take “mor…Read more
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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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32Perceiving Sympathetically: Moral Perception, Embodiment, and Medical EthicsJournal of Medical Humanities 36 (4): 309-319. 2015.In recent literature on moral perception, much attention has been paid to questions about the relationship between metaethical commitments and moral experience. Far less attention has been paid to the nature of moral perception, its context-sensitivity, and the role it might play in carrying out everyday tasks with decency and care. I would like to reflect on just these features of moral perception in the context of healthcare. I will argue that healthcare providers do in fact have at least an i…Read more
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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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49Family Guy and Philosophy (edited book)Wiley-Blackwell. 2007._Family Guy and Philosophy_ brings together low-brow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and high-brow philosophical reflection to deliver an outrageously hilarious and clever exploration of one of TV’s most unrelenting families. Ok, it’s not that high-brow. A sharp, witty and absurd exploration of one of television’s most unrelenting families, the stars of one of the biggest-selling TV series ever on DVD, now in its fourth season Tackles the perennial positions of _Family Guy_ at the same time as con…Read more
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45The relevance of rules to a critical social sciencePhilosophy of the Social Sciences 35 (4): 391-419. 2005.The aim of this article is to argue for a conception of critical social science based on the model of constitutive rules. The author argues that this model is pragmatically superior to those models that employ notions like "illusion" and " ideology," as it does not demand a specification of the "real (but hidden) interests" of social actors. Key Words: constitutive rules critical theory ideology recommendations social facts.
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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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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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14Review of Kelly Dean Jolley (ed.), Wittgenstein: Key Concept (review)Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews 2011 (2). 2011.
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32Mourning My Future DeathPhilosophy in the Contemporary World 15 (2): 54-61. 2008.My aim in this paper is to offer some critical remarks about the possibility of honestly confronting finitude through the experience of tbe value of the other. I suggest that there is reason to think that an honest confrontation with finitude cannot be so accomplished, and that, moreover, there can be no ‘compensation’ for the fact of finitude. Finally, I suggest that the rhetoric of ‘authenticity’ might not be the most fruitful way of talking about confronting our death.
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91Hearing a still-ticking bomb argument: A reply to Bufacchi and ArrigoJournal of Applied Philosophy 26 (2): 205-209. 2009.My aim in this paper is to demonstrate that the recent anti-Ticking Bomb argument offered by Bufacchi and Arrigo is unsuccessful. To adequately refute the Ticking Bomb strategy, I claim, requires carefully addressing both policy questions and questions involving exceptional conduct.
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124What 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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29The Case for Anti-Antirealism: Wittgenstein, Heidegger, and Aristotle on Language and EssencePhilosophical Frontiers: A Journal of Emerging Thought 3 (2). 2008.