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March 14, 2026Journal of Social Philosophy0 citations

The Bull of Phalaris: Atrocity and the Limits of the Political

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KPKristofer J. Petersen‐Overton

Key Points

  • The paper investigates the intersection of atrocity and political limits using the historical example of the Bull of Phalaris.
  • Historical analysis of the Bull of Phalaris legend
  • Examination of ethical theories related to political decisions
  • Literature review on human behavior and atrocity
  • Identifies key ethical dilemmas in political decisions
  • Reveals a pattern of atrocities linked to unchecked political power
  • Suggests limitations on moral accountability in governance

Abstract

The author declares no conflicts of interest.

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Kristofer J. Petersen‐Overton (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fc33b39f7826a300cf0ahttps://doi.org/10.1111/josp.70041
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