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What are the Limits of Free Speech?

Karen Michele Nikos — July 30, 2024 - 4:13pm

The right to free speech is part of our American identity, but what if some forms of speech use this idea of freedom against us? Increasingly, certain forms of speech — hate speech and disinformation in particular — threaten our society and the many freedoms we might take for granted.

What Makes Math Real?

Jamie Sara Gelfond — March 15, 2024 - 10:30am

For 51�ԹϺ�� Davis philosopher, Elaine Landry, thought experiments like ‘if a tree falls in the forest, will it make a noise?’ is one way to conceptualize how mathematicians and physicists think when they solve problems.

The Conversation: Does Trump’s Violent Rhetoric Echo Fascist Commitment to a Destructive Rebirth of Society?

Karen Michele Nikos — November 07, 2023 - 9:37am

Former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric has regularly bordered on the incitement of violence. Lately, however, it has become even more violent. Yet both the press and the public have largely just shrugged their shoulders.

As a political philosopher who studies extremism, I believe people should be more worried about this.

The Conversation: Why Do Some People Think Fascism Is Greatest Expression of Democracy?

Karen Michele Nikos — November 08, 2022 - 8:56am

Warnings that leaders like Donald Trump hold a dagger at the throat of democracy have evoked a sense of befuddlement among moderates.

7 Winning Philosophies From 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Coaches

Robyn Frances Huey — October 02, 2015 - 8:00am