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Why is incest wrong, but homosexuality isn't?

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Is this guy's thinking more inclined towards Kant's philosophy or utilitarianism

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Are Borat-style pranks ethical?

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Is there a moral to the deontic-logic story?

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Where does ethics place the line between self interest and altruism?

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Does the so-called “Copenhagen interpretation of ethics” have a formal name in moral philosophy?

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How does Consequentialism handle uncertainty?

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“Ought implies can” or “Can implies ought”?

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Why did Nietzsche call Spinoza his 'precursor'?

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If a crime physically cannot be committed again, would applying “Reform instead of Punishment” be necessary?

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What are some arguments for judging historical figures by contemporary standards?

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How shall I understand Wittgenstein's comment on Russell's work?

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What does “You go to women? Do not forget the whip!” mean?

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What is the roadmap for learning applied ethics, if targeting academia?

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