The following papers evolved as a continuing discussion begun by John Harris in his paper “Stem Cells, Sex, and Procreation” (CQ Vol 12, No 4). First, Julian Savulescu responds to the Harris paper, with Harris following with a response to Savulescu. Next, the two authors suggested a joint paper in which, despite their continuing differences, they would examine where they agree. This remarkable ...

Debate on the concept of state sovereignty may be conducted in light various theories and by means different philosophical traditions. The Protestant tradition is rarely located such a context, particularly Dutch twentieth century, which strongly influenced country other countries wake World War II. This work seeks to outline debate based idea “sphere sovereignty” developed Herman Dooyeweerd, p...

In 1959, Jacques Monod wrote a manuscript entitled Cybernétique enzymatique [Enzymatic cybernetics]. Never published, this unpublished manuscript presents a synthesis of how Monod interpreted enzymatic adaptation just before the publication of the famous papers of the 1960s on the operon. In addition, Monod offers an example of a philosophy of biology immersed in scientific investigation. Monod...

Japanese Zen Buddhism offers a perspective on humanrobot interaction (HRI) that notably differs from views normally encountered in the Abrahamic religious traditions of the West. Professor Masahiro Mori’s book, The Buddha in the Robot: A Robot Engineer’s Thoughts on Science and Religion, supplies an especially clear articulation of a Buddhist vision of contemporary robotic technology. The prese...

This article analyses Eric Rohmer’s film theory in the light of Platonic triad truth, beauty and goodness, as embodied by aesthetic philosophy Kant, Hegel Schiller. Although his shows affinity with Kant’s ideal art a form natural beauty, I will argue that broader look at philosophical foundations is necessary. The point where deviates from triadic exactly he approaches aesthetics Turning toward...