Tag Archives: Manners

What follows is a paper I developed for the “comprehensive examination” requirement at the University of Utah’s Department of Philosophy. The paper did not pass muster, but it’s worth sharing, as I don’t think I’ll be working on it for awhile … Continue reading →

Posted on 2012/11/06 by Steve Capone | Leave a comment

Gossip and Morality

Posted on 2012/07/19 by Steve Capone

For many of us, the moral verdict on gossip is in: gossiping is something we ought to avoid, and we do something wrong when we engage in gossip. In this article, I want to suggest that there are cases in … Continue reading →

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Abstract for Paper: “Etiquette (in moderation)”

Posted on 2012/05/26 by Steve Capone

I’ve submitted an abstract to the 2013 University of Arizona Workshop in Normative Ethics. I’m including it here for your consideration and feedback. I’ve been working on this topic for a few months and will be posting arguments as I … Continue reading →

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Civility and Morality

Posted on 2012/05/23 by Steve Capone

In a recent post on the blog called ‘Social Justice League,’ an author identified as Rachael took up what I consider an important social issue. She was addressing the potential intersection between civility (which she calls ‘niceness’ and ‘politeness’) and … Continue reading →

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