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RES PUBLICA
The aim of Res Publica is to stimulate and inform debate within the public sphere, and to encourage engagement with the ethical dimensions of issues. The articles we print apply philosophical insights to matters of general interest. To be added to our current circulation list, please contact Ms Clare McCausland at res-publica@unimelb.edu.au. Distribution is free of charge.
Current Issue
Vol.18 No.1 (2009).
In this issue Rutger Claasen argues that while security is not an
inherently public good, and that while it has never been the sole
responsibility of the state and the police as many believe, there
are nonetheless persuasive reasons for the state to assume this
vital role. Former editor of Melbourne newspaper 'The Age' Michael
Gawenda reflectson the 'golden age' of newspapers, their turbulent
present, and looks at some less gloomy prospects for their
future in a digital world. Adrian Walsh takes a look at the at
the history of money-lending and its moral appraisal before
coming up with a successful framework for its evaluation. And
David Coady and Samir Chopra examine a cricketing dilemma; they
ask whether batsmen might sometimes be obliged to acknowledge their
own dismissal by leaving the wicket without even waiting for the
umpire's decision, or whether walking might present its own moral
problems.
Editorial Staff
Editor: Dr Adrian Walsh
Deputy Editor: Ms Clare McCausland
Advice To Authors
If you are interested in submitting an article to Res Publica please contact the editor, Dr Adrian Walsh res-publica@unimelb.edu.au
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