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1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology

Philosophy, One Thousand Words at a Time

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Theories of Moral Considerability: Who and What Matters Morally?

January 1, 2022August 15, 2025 ~ 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology ~ 7 Comments

An introduction to theories of moral considerability, moral status or moral standing, which is about the question of who and what matters morally.

The Repugnant Conclusion

August 4, 2014August 15, 2025 ~ 1000wordphilosophy ~ 2 Comments

Author: Jonathan Spelman Category: Social and Political Philosophy, Ethics Word Count: 1000 Is it better for there to be many people, all of whom have a relatively low quality of life, or for there to be only a few people, all of whom have a relatively high quality of life? Imagine that you are a … Continue reading The Repugnant Conclusion

Moral Luck

May 8, 2014August 15, 2025 ~ 1000wordphilosophy ~ 10 Comments

An introduction to the concept of moral luck.

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