The presocratic philosopher Parmenides is known for his radical view that 'change' is an illusion and that everything is singular. I will explore his ideas using his famous poem 'On Nature'. Written for PHIL 301 at Purdue.

Parmenides: Why everything is one unchanging "thing"

If your action doesn't hurt anyone else should the government have the right to tell you to stop? Maybe so. Here I explore why paternalism may be justified to protect people from the shortcomings of their own judgement. Written for PHIL 206 at Purdue

Click-It or Ticket: In Defense of Paternalistic Laws

Jury nullification allows juries to acquit defendants regardless of whether the defendant has actually broken the law. Here, I explain why this is a benefical & natural principle of our legal system. Written for PHIL 206 at Purdue

Jury Nullification: The Last Line of Defense against Judicial Injustice

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