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Joseph T F Roberts

I am currently a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Law and Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. Prior to this, I completed my Ph.D. in Political Theory at the University of Manchester, where I wrote a thesis on the moral permissibility of Body Modification Practices and, specifically, whether or not we have the right to pursue them without being interfered with by others. My current research focuses on the limits of consent, embodiment, and the regulation of recreational drugs.

Member since: Sep 17, 2022Published posts: 33

Articles by Joseph T F Roberts

6 Micronations You Should Know

An Introduction to the Ethics of Care

No person is an island. We all depend on the care of others to survive and thrive. This is an introduction to the ethics of care.

Against Liberalism: What is Communitarianism?

How did 20th-century political philosophers argue against liberalism? One resulting view is communitarianism, which stresses the importance of humans as social beings.

Subtle Manipulation: The Power of Nudging in Psychology

Can you make people do things without forcing them? Learn about nudging and its significance in the philosophy of psychology.

The Philosophy of Doomsday Preppers: What Would You Do to Survive?

Doomsday preppers do everything they can to prepare for the (allegedly) incoming apocalypse. But is this the right way to face the end of the world?

Drunk by Edward Slingerland: 5 Reasons Why People Get Intoxicated

Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty: Negative and Positive Liberty

Isaiah Berlin popularized the notion of negative and positive liberty. But what is the difference between these two kinds of liberty, and is one better than the other?

Peter Singer’s Famine, Affluence, and Morality: Is Charity Good?

The Value of Public Space: What is Hostile Architecture?

Hostile architecture is both increasingly prevalent and increasingly criticized. But what is wrong with hostile architecture?

Anarcho-Capitalism Explained in 5 Steps

The Early Anarchism of William Godwin

William Godwin was an early proponent of anarchism. How did he argue for this controversial political philosophy?

Anarchism Explained: Why Should the State be Abolished?

What do anarchists ask for? Do they necessarily want to use violence to get there? And what are the main differences between anarchist groups such as mutualists and anarcho-capitalists?