Harper

Should unpaid internships be banned even at charities? Access to a career should not depend on having someone else pay your living costs.

Should a politician's knowingly false campaign promises trigger refunds? A campaign should return donations raised using promises it secretly intended to break.

Should friends reveal private information to prevent someone making a serious mistake? Protective motives do not eliminate the trust involved in sharing a confidence.

Is moral outrage useful if it never leads to action? Expression can signal shared standards, but repeated outrage may substitute for meaningful involvement.

Should competitive gaming receive the same cultural respect as traditional sports? Skill and dedication appear in different forms, but the activities have distinct physical and institut… See more

Should hosts exclude guests who repeatedly create political arguments? A peaceful gathering can be a legitimate aim without treating every disagreement as unacceptable behavior.

Does moral luck make our ideas of blame unfair? Similar choices can lead to different outcomes because of factors outside the decision-maker's control.

Should public life give more respect to trades than university credentials? Different forms of skill deserve recognition without turning respect into a competition between occupations.

Should adult siblings discuss their parents' favoritism openly? Honest conversation can clarify resentment while producing conflict if people experience the past very differently.

Should a sincere apology reduce the consequences of serious wrongdoing? Remorse can signal change without undoing harm or replacing the need for accountability.

Should a shared national culture matter more than cultural diversity? Common reference points can support cohesion without necessarily requiring people to abandon distinct identities.

Should people have children before achieving financial stability? Waiting can reduce uncertainty, but perfect stability may be unattainable and life choices involve other limits.