Thom Brooks

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by Asian Philosophy
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Religion, Philosophy

I attempt to convey Mahādēvi's epistemology and its struggle to 'know' Śiva, necessitating a lifetime of searching for him; offer an interpretation of the innate presence of Śiva in the world and its consequences for epistemology; and explore the sense of tragic love inherent in devotional searching for Śiva.

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by Contemporary Social Science
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Sociology & Social Policy

Alcohol and its consumption is a major topic for public policy-making. Increases in public debate have come about through the growing awareness of the alcohol-related health problems among the general public. This article provides an important overview of the leading contemporary work in this area and the significant contributions made by social scientists.

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by The New Bioethics
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Cognitive Neuroscience, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Sociology & Social Policy, Social Psychology

This article examines the relation of risks and public policy through the lens of alcohol and crime.

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by Journal of Global Ethics
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Philosophy

This article critically examines Miller's position that remedial responsibilities – the responsibilities of nations to remedy others in need – can and should only be satisfied by nations. I argue that the characteristics that define and justify a particular understanding of nationalism extend to further constructions of identity, such as religious affiliation and other connections.

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by Cambridge Review of International Affairs
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Philosophy

Fair Trade strategies are an illustration of a policy proposal for how globalization can be transformed into global justice. This article examines the issue of how much autonomy is ‘sufficient’ and whether a resource-based solution, like Fair Trade, is likely to contribute to that project. It is argued that the threshold for sufficient autonomy is too imprecise and much more than Fair Trade policies is required if global trade is to become a fairer deal for all.

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by AJOB Neuroscience
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Cognitive Neuroscience, Sociology & Social Policy, Philosophy

Moral Frankensteins

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by American Journal of Bioethics
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Philosophy

Preserving Capabilities

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by American Journal of Bioethics
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Cognitive Neuroscience, Sociology & Social Policy, Health and Social Care, Cognitive Psychology

Should we nudge informed consent?

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by Ethics, Policy and Environment
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Sociology & Social Policy

It ought not be left to national governments alone to regulate the safe administration of nuclear power given the many threats to environmental safety and public health. This comment argues that global institutions may best address this problem. The comment concludes with recommendations on how nuclear power policy might be regulated.

Published: Jun 30, 2017 by Ethics, Policy & Environment
Authors: Thom Brooks
Subjects: Sociology & Social Policy, Philosophy, Environment and Sustainability

This article raises new ethical questions for climate change: what are the moral implications of a future climatic catastrophe that might be delayed at best? What practical consequences might these implications yield? This article argues most political philosophers have misunderstood the kind of problem that climate change presents and the daunting challenges we face.