The Fellows’ recent discussion of “going public” issues again reminded us of the many ways in which we can get our “product” and process out into circulation in the broader governance conversation. We have something to offer and it makes… Read More »
Monthly Archives: February 2012
‘The Best-Laid Plans…’
“Quite often good things have hurtful consequences. There are instances of men
who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage”
Aristotle
Actions have consequences. Whatever we do in both our private and public lives has consequences.… Read More »
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What’s Your ‘Fair Share’?
It’s common sense that billionaires should pay their fair share of taxes. Everyone should agree to that. It follows a fortiori, as people in the logic business say, from the idea that everyone should pay their fair share of taxes—which follows,… Read More »
Student-Centered Discussion in the Far East
In December I traveled to Japan, Singapore, and China, exploring possibilities for IF-styled discussions on Asian settings. In Japan, I spoke with one faculty member who teaches at a very large and esteemed private university in Tokyo and another that… Read More »
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