P H I L O S O P H Y P A T H W A Y S ISSN 2043-0728 http://philosophypathways.com/newsletter/ Issue No. 209 18th February 2017 CONTENTS Edited by Paul Fagan I. 'On the definition of jealousy and other emotions in Anarchy, State and Utopia' by T.R. Edward II. 'Ethics and Knowledge: A Study from Russell's Perspective' by Sreetama Misra III. 'Is it Immoral to Kill Animals? A Critique' by Dimitrios Chaniotis From the List Manager IV. Report: International Seminar on Philosophy, Kathmandu, Nepal -=- EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION This month's Philosophy Pathways focuses upon a trio of conundrums that would interest the wide-reading philosopher. The first article is 'On the definition of jealousy and other emotions in Anarchy, State and Utopia' by T.R. Edwards. The second article is provided by Sreetama Misra and is entitled 'Ethics and Knowledge: A Study from Russell's Perspective'. The third and final article is a response to the question 'Is it Immoral to Kill Animals?' by Dimitrios Chaniotis. Within this editorial I have tried to briefly demonstrate how all of the arguments provided may be augmented by the inclusion of political philosophy [...] Read more... http://philosophypathways.com/articles/Paul_Fagan_Philosophy_ Pathways_Issue_209_Introduction.pdf (c) Paul Fagan 2017 Email: pf.tracts@gmail.com About the editor: http://philosophypathways.com/newsletter/editor.html#fagan -=- I. 'ON THE DEFINITION OF JEALOUSY AND OTHER EMOTIONS IN ANARCHY, STATE AND UTOPIA' BY T.R. EDWARD This paper responds to an ingenious footnote from Robert Nozick's book Anarchy, State and Utopia. Using a table of four possible situations, Nozick defines what it is to be jealous, envious, begrudging, spiteful and competitive. I deny a claim that Nozick makes for his table, a claim needed for these definitions. I also point out that Nozick fails to capture what he has in mind by jealousy. [...] Read more... http://philosophypathways.com/articles/T.R._Edward_Definition_of_ jealousy_&_other_emotions_in_Anarchy_State_&_Utopia.pdf (c) Terence Edward 2017 Email: T.R.Edward@manchester.ac.uk -=- II. 'ETHICS AND KNOWLEDGE: A STUDY FROM RUSSELL'S PERSPECTIVE' BY SREETAMA MISRA This paper on ethical studies has been of significant interests because of its extreme acceptability due to its wide application in practical fields of human encounters, in living and society. The prime concern here is a focus on Russell's departure from considering ethics as a branch of knowledge and philosophy, and how this challenging exposition expresses his distaste in this regard. I also undertake an effort to strikingly interpret Russell's points, considering the cases of human passions, and subjectivity in ethics [...] Read more... http://philosophypathways.com/articles/Sreetama_Misra_Ethics_&_ Knowledge_A_Study_from_Russells_Perspective.pdf (c) Sreetama Misra 2017 E-mail: sreetamachakaraborty2015@gmail.com -=- III. 'IS IT IMMORAL TO KILL ANIMALS? A CRITIQUE' BY DIMITRIOS CHANIOTIS In a recent paper in Philosophy Pathways Issue 204, Wyle Tan claims that 1) Animal rights arguments are not logically conclusive, 2) Someone may develop reasons in the future, but for now, there is no morally compelling reason to stop eating animal meat. In order to support his thesis he rejects two points of view. The first states that "Animals can suffer and we should minimize suffering of all beings". The second, that "Animals have innate rights to life equal to human rights". My aim is to twofold. At first, to comment on his arguments. Secondly to show that it is indeed immoral to kill animals [...] Read more... http://philosophypathways.com/articles/Dimitrios_Chaniotis_Is_It_ Immoral_to_Kill_Animals_a_Critique.pdf (c) Dimitrios Chaniotis 2017 Email: dchaniotis66@hotmail.gr -=- IV. REPORT: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON PHILOSOPHY, KATHMANDU, NEPAL Organized by: Department of Philosophy, University of Malta and Department of Philosophy, Nepal Academy Date: 19th December 2016/ 2073 Poush 4 B.S. Place: Library Hall, Nepal Academy, Kamaladi, Kathmandu,Nepal [...] Read more... http://philosophypathways.com/articles/International_Seminar_On_ Philosophy_Kathmandu_Nepal.pdf Further links: https://www.facebook.com/nepaldarshan.adhyayankendra?pnref=story https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/280919/ Poster11Maypdf.pdf https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/2016/05/29/ cfp-critical-issues-in-eastern-and-western-philosophy-nepal/ (c) Nepal Academy and University of Malta 2017 Email: contact@philosophynepal.org.np ----------------------------------------------------------------- Philosophy Pathways is the electronic newsletter for the Pathways to Philosophy distance learning program To subscribe or cancel your subscription please email your request to philosophypathways@fastmail.net or go online at https://lists.shef.ac.uk/sympa/info/philosophypathways The views expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the Editors. -----------------------------------------------------------------