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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Martha nussbaum | History Defined

Quote of the day by Martha Nussbaum: 'Knowledge is no guarantee of good behavior, but ignorance is a virtual guarantee of bad behavior' and how our education system forgot the second half

Martha Nussbaum emphasizes that possessing technical skills isn't synonymous with ethical conduct. She points out that ignorance, whether intentional or overlooked, can lead to detrimental choices. Today's educational systems may churn out proficient employees but often lack the essential elements of critical thinking and empathy. The humanities, she argues, play…

The Times of India · Aug 6

AI companions can give constant support – but distort ideas about what a relationship really is

When the movie “Her” debuted in 2013, its plot felt like science fiction. The protagonist, Theodore, is a jaded man with no vigor for life. He comes alive after talking daily with his artificial intelligence chatbot, Samantha, with whom he eventually falls in love.

The Conversation · Apr 14

When it comes to homelessness, what we call ‘compassion fatigue’ is something else entirely

The 20th-century French philosopher Simone Weil once said that compassion was an impossibility. She said it is “a more astounding miracle than walking on water.” The word she used for meeting the needs of the sufferer is not love or charity, but justice. Today, there is plenty of research that…

The Conversation · Feb 9

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Exploring The Top 10 Political Thinkers Of The 21St Century

Explore the works of renowned intellectuals like Noam Chomsky, Angela Davis, and Thomas Piketty across diverse fields.

Justice that also makes space for the animal world

There must be a collective obligation to extend our commitment to justice not only to human beings but to animals too

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Universities and colleges want to enrol more students. But where are they supposed to live?

The Toronto Star reported recently that American real estate giant Blackstone Inc., with a global real estate portfolio worth about US$514 billion, plans to expand its Canadian operations, including via student housing.

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2022

A Book Recommendation from Me (and Many from My Colleagues)

A faculty tradition at the University of Chicago is recommending various books that we recently read and recommend. (Usually these are recent books, but this year my colleague Martha Nussbaum also recommended Moby Dick, remarking that "[i]t is definitely a book people need to read today, when we have hunted…

Reason · Dec 10, 2022

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Balzan Prizes honor work in humanities, science

Three Americans are among winners of this year’s Balzan Prize

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

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