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Jennifer Baker Ph.D.

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Jennifer Baker earned her Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Arizona. She has taught at Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, and is a professor at the College of Charleston. Her research is on virtue ethics, and she looks to ancient ethical theories as positive examples of how ethics ought to be done today. She considers herself a Stoic, and despite this has three children.

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Even the Younger Generations Deserve Critical Thought

When authors complain that younger generations are not thinking critically, do these authors think critically themselves?

When authors complain that younger generations are not thinking critically, do these authors think critically themselves?

The "Intellectual Dark Web" and the Simplest of Ethics

Do members of the "intellectual dark web" see any role for personal ethics? Why do they not use it in explanation of our behavior?

Do members of the "intellectual dark web" see any role for personal ethics? Why do they not use it in explanation of our behavior?

Morality and Cheating on the SAT

The consequences of cheating are such that they impact your self-image and, as Aristotle puts it, your chance for happiness.

The consequences of cheating are such that they impact your self-image and, as Aristotle puts it, your chance for happiness.

'Paddleton,' Philosophy, and Pizza

Did the filmmakers of 'Paddleton' intend to reflect Epicurean philosophy so accurately, plausibly, and appealingly?

Did the filmmakers of 'Paddleton' intend to reflect Epicurean philosophy so accurately, plausibly, and appealingly?

The Moral Philosophy of Elizabeth Anscombe

If philosophy is for the purpose of getting us to think, Elizabeth Anscombe is a consummate philosopher. This collection of essays seems a great aid to engaging with ethics.

If philosophy is for the purpose of getting us to think, Elizabeth Anscombe is a consummate philosopher. This collection of essays seems a great aid to engaging with ethics.

Why Do Some Reject the Concept of "Toxic Masculinity"?

Is it outrageous to suggest that masculinity is something that comes in degrees, and ought to be assessed in terms of the good?

Is it outrageous to suggest that masculinity is something that comes in degrees, and ought to be assessed in terms of the good?

Emerson's Felicities of Aging

Why don't we consult Emerson more often? And why not on the topic of aging well? He might be of some use.

Why don't we consult Emerson more often? And why not on the topic of aging well? He might be of some use.

Jordan Peterson on "Being a Monster"

Can't we explain what it is to be good more precisely than saying "being monstrous" is good? Would remembering what we know from sports help?

Can't we explain what it is to be good more precisely than saying "being monstrous" is good? Would remembering what we know from sports help?

Is It Better for Girls to be Angrier?

Are critics of Dr. Ford's reaction as a teen suggesting that she should have been angrier at the time? What good could more anger do?

Are critics of Dr. Ford's reaction as a teen suggesting that she should have been angrier at the time? What good could more anger do?