George Szpiro explores the philosophical ideas that explain why justice — not freedom or efficiency — may better anchor a fair society.

Nick was always an angry boy, but he was unlucky as well.

At COP30, Indigenous leaders came with a message the world can’t ignore: 5% of the global population is safeguarding 80% of Earth’s biodiversity. A $1.8B pledge was made to support their land rights — but will the money follow their lead?

Aristotle thought that a friend you love is considered your ‘second-self’, someone whose pain feels like your own. Philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks, what happens when you extend that kind of love to strangers?

Around the world, biofuels, so-called green energy sources, are waving major red flags.

A researcher weighs in on who’s accountable, when and why, in the eyes of the law — and whether the measures work as intended.

Philosophy isn't stuck in the past. Here are five texts to connect you with its ongoing dialogue.

“I was incarcerated well before I was in prison and I was free before the gates of prison opened up and let me out.”

Through humility, the old arrogance of infallibility crumbles. And in that there is genuine hope to prevent wrongful convictions.

Is true equality achievable — or even desirable? Go on a journey through the strange and unsettling "Land of Justice."

According to bushido, your life is of secondary importance to key virtues, like honor, loyalty, and justice.

Sex, gender, and the debate over identity explained by Berkeley professor Judith Butler.

Far from being a “dead” pursuit that focuses on old ideas, modern philosophy proposes and debates important, new concepts. All of us can learn from it.

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony sends yet another strong message to Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Dr. Carl Hart breaks taboos surrounding drug use in America.

After 10,000 years of civilization, have we figured out what virtue is?

This is a perversion of justice.

When justice isn’t tempered by something such as mercy, forgiveness, or nonviolence, efforts to make society more equitable often backfire.

What’s hell really like?

A forensics expert explains what’s involved with documenting human rights violations during conflicts, from Afghanistan to Ukraine.

When should we seek justice, and when should we forgive? A bishop explains.

Soviet researchers studied crime through a Marxist-Leninist lens. Under Lenin, a humanitarian approach to criminality briefly emerged, but dissipated when Stalin rose to power. 

Every professional organization of scientists has a code of ethics and/or conduct. Why not apply it to their journals? When it comes to exploring the Universe, many young people get […]