Perspectives

Jonathan Kvanvig, professor of philosophy in Arts & Sciences, recently published the book “Faith and Humility” (Oxford University Press), articulating the relationship between the nature and value of faith and humility.

Rebecca Wanzo, of Arts & Sciences, writes an op-ed on CNN about an editorial cartoon that has sparked controversy for its depiction of Serena Williams’ behavior during the U.S. Open.

The latest episode of the “Engineering the Future” podcast focuses on what nanoparticles are and why we should care about them. Aaron Bobick, dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, launched the podcast  earlier this year.

Dan Epps, of the School of Law, writes a piece in Vox about making changes to the Supreme Court to protect public confidence in the high court and the rule of law.

Jonathan B. Losos, of Arts & Sciences, has published a book, “Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution,” revealing what the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary biology tell us about one of science’s greatest ongoing debates.

Matthew Matava, of the the School of Medicine, writes a piece about the risk of injuries among children and teens who play football compared with other sports on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website.

Camille Borders, a Rhodes Scholar who graduated in May, shares in this video some advice for incoming students about how to make the most of their time here.

Eugene Rubin, MD, PhD, and Charles F. Zorumski, MD, both at the School of Medicine, have been blogging for Psychology Today for several years. The two are celebrating their 1 millionth hit for their blog, “Demystifying Psychiatry,” which deals with research and issues in psychiatry, attempting to make them understandable and relevant.

Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld, of Arts & Sciences, writes a piece in The American Prospect about what lessons the labor movement can learn from Missouri voters overwhelmingly siding with unions in this month’s election rejecting a so-called “right to work” law.

John Kuk, a postdoctoral fellow in sociology in Arts & Sciences, co-writes an analysis in The Washington Post about Republicans’ position on trade in light of President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods.