Each week, I explore a thought-provoking question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. Today's question challenges us to examine not just our abstract beliefs about capital punishment, but our willingness to participate in it directly. This week's question: Do you believe in capital punishment? Would you be willing to pull the switch to execute … Continue reading Question of the Week #433
Capital Punishment
Question of the Week #126
Do you believe in capital punishment? Would you be willing to execute a man sentenced to death by the courts if you were selected by lot to do so and he would go free if you refused? Assume you know no details of the trial. Like a lot of things, I'm of two minds on … Continue reading Question of the Week #126
The Confusing Middle 