Should we Shackle the Internet?
Several events recently have led to demands that the internet should be better controlled. There is concern about web sites …
Category Archives: Ethics and Morality
Taxing Questions
In the UK we have just had the autumn economic statement, which was largely about tax. In the background are …
The Fickle Finger of Fate
It can be strange how things gel. I seem to have come across a lot of instances recently of the …
How Exactly Does Humanism Work?
Humanists claim to have a non-religious alternative to religious belief. While it is easy to understand such a claim as …
The Courage of Norwegian Justice
The murderous rampage carried out by Anders Breivik is one of those events that leaves us all shocked and …
The Place of Curiosity
The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars can only be described as a magnificent scientific achievement. Even the initial …
Is Moral Hazard Making a Comeback?
I’ve taken some time out recently to delve behind the news headlines concerning the financial Armageddon that apparently threatens life …
Mark Silversides 