philosophy News Archive
Guardian: Op-ed: How sex robots could help with the nuts and bolts of relationships
October 3, 2017 —
When sexbots become available, they could make relationships stronger by providing novelty and variety – or they might allow you to give up sex altogether
Supporting the Arts means actually going to see stuff
October 2, 2017 —
'As members of the U of M community, we are uniquely well positioned to boost attendance in the local arts scene'
CBC/CTV: Critics decry St. Boniface Hospital for banning medical-assisted deaths
June 20, 2017 —
Arthur Schafer weighs in
Wpg Free Press: Ethicist challenges refusal to release health-care report
April 21, 2017 —
Arthur Schafer is confused by the provincial government’s claim it doesn’t own the health-care sustainability information it paid KPMG $750,000 to gather.
What is love and what it could be?
April 10, 2017 —
The Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the U of M is hosting a book launch on love
Should we make ourselves superhuman?
April 3, 2017 —
A discussion on the latest biohacking technologies, and the ethical and practical issues they raise
Should academics boycott U.S. conferences if the travel ban is in place? Public forum discussion on Feb. 15
February 13, 2017 —
The discussion will serve as an opportunity for fellow academics to debate what is an ethical response to the actions and proposed action of the new U.S. administration
CBC: Faith-based hospitals in Winnipeg ban medically assisted deaths
November 21, 2016 —
Ethics professor Arthur Schafer argues hospitals do not have a right to impose their beliefs about assisted deaths on health care workers, patients or the general public.
VICE: Ecosexuals Believe Having Sex with the Earth Could Save It
November 2, 2016 —
What is an ecosexual?
Should we be grateful for death?
November 1, 2016 —
Free, public lecture that will critically explore our desire for longer lives.