Below is an assignment for one of my biomedical engineering classes. We were told to write (in groups of 3) a half page single-spaced description on an ethical issue related More…

Everybody knows that cats are evil. But nobody understands this more than the birds of New Zealand, which have been mercilessly hunted down by the ferocious felines. So why do More…

Is circumcision of young boys an affront on their bodily rights? “Yes!” That is according to a regional court ruling in Cologne, Germany, last spring. This case arose after the circumcision of More…

As midterm week approaches at Duke, numerous instances of cheating can be heard on the C1, on the plaza, and in Perkins. – “Oh, I STINFed that class. Had to More…

Selection processes aren’t just for the admissions office; they happen all the time across campus and beyond. Rush season spurs all kinds of group decision-making within campus organizations, More…

This week’s Big Questions session tackles issues surrounding animal ethics. Do animals have any rights that we should recognize as universal? Should we value wildlife and pets according More…

Preparing meals is more complicated than just adding water. Food is a luxury for some, a scarcity for others, and political no matter who is eating at the More…

Think business and ethics should intersect? Meet a business leader who argues that the key to his company’s success is doing the right thing. Kevin Trapani is president More…