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Why a census question about citizenship should worry you, whether you're a citizen on not
Analysis from Micheal Blake, Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy, and Governance
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On the frontiers of physics, math and philosophy
Benjamin H. Feintzeig answers questions on the intersection of philosophy, math, and physics.
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Justice for the Wrongfully Convicted
Civil rights attorney David Owens (2004) represents victims of police misconduct and wrongful conviction.
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Peer review is a black box. Let's Open it Up.
Carole Lee, a philosopher at the UW, and David Moher, of the Ottawa Hospital in Ontario, Canada, argue that publishers should become much more transparent about their peer review practices.
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Science Through a Humanist Lens
The History and Philosophy of Science program offers humanist insights on past and present scientific advancements.
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Dark days ahead: American professors on Trump's presidency
UW Arts & Sciences faculty members weigh in on whether President-elect Trump's election means doomsday.
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How A Wave Is Unlike An Armadillo: One Reporter's Summer Puzzle
"This summer, NPR's science desk is thinking about waves, of all kinds — ocean, gravitational, even stadium waves. But what is a wave, anyway?" writes NPR's Joe Palca. -
Navigating the Ethics of Neuroscience
Philosophers and scientists collaborate to explore ethical questions raised by neuroscience.
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Big honors to A&S in UW Awards of Excellence
The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Why climate change is an ethical problem
"We do not solve the climate problem if we inflict catastrophe on future generations," writes Stephen Gardiner, professor of philosophy at the UW.
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Playing Favorites
Faculty across the College recommend a favorite book related to their field.
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Panel discusses race, parental leave, and how do you talk politics with your family on Thanksgiving
The Record brought in a panel to talk about some of the key issues happening in the news around the Thanksgiving holiday. Michael Blake, professor of philosophy at the UW, is interviewed. -
Don't underestimate your children's ability to be philosophical
Dr. Jana Lone, director for the Center for Philosophy for Children, talked to parents about understanding their philosophical children. -
Ending air mission against ISIS doesn't let Canada off human rights hook
"As Canadians, we all have occasion to answer the question: What should the role of our military be, in working against human rights abuses abroad?" writes Michael Blake, UW professor of philosophy. -
DIY: Sound Effect, Episode 38
Sound Effect welcomes back Jana Mohr Lone, who heads the University of Washington’s Center for Philosophy for Children and uses books as a springboard for philosophical questions about identity.