Papers

Here are some formal talks given during the last decade that never saw print.

Ethical Theory and Moral Decisions: Some Thoughts on the Postmodern Cow -- a talk given to an audience of agricultural scientists at Iowa State University in 1993, taking the negative side of the question: "Can ethical theory help agricultural scientists think through the moral problems raised in their occupation?"

Theories, Stories, and Moral Judgments -- given to an audience of agricultural scientists at the University of Illinois in May 1994. The sequel to "Ethical Theory and Moral Decisions."

Personal Responsibility, Teen Pregnancy, and The Welfare Mess -- delivered at a symposium on welfare reform at George Washington University, February 1996

Defending Affirmative Action from Its Defenders -- given at a symposium on affirmative action at the University of Maryland in November 1997. A discussion of Charles Lawrence and Mari Matsuda, We Won't Go Back: Making the Case for Affirmative Action (1997).

Religion and Politics: Don't Mix? Don't Separate? -- the Edwards Memorial Lecture delivered at Saginaw Valley State University in April 1998.

The People's Games -- Unlike the other items on this page, this was never given as a talk. It surveys the role sports associations play in the civic lives of individuals and communities, with a focus on trends undermining the place-based nature of top-level sports worldwide.