Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Bates College
Paul Schofield’s research focuses on moral and political philosophy as well as the philosophy of film. His first book, Duty to Self: Moral, Political, and Legal Self-Relation is published by Oxford University Press.
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Being homeless means not being free − as Americans are supposed to be
Nov 21, 2023 04:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
Homelessness is a state of deprivation. Those who are homeless need shelter to be safe; they dont have it. They need a toilet for basic bodily functions; they dont have one. They need a shower to keep clean; they dont have...
Should there be a limit on how much debt a young person takes on?
Apr 04, 2021 23:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Young Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 owe over US$1 trillion in student loans and mortgage and credit card debt that many will be paying back for decades. The law generally allows adults to accrue significant...
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