Bio

Dr Karori Mbugua is an Associate Professor of Philosophy

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(Last updated: October 7, 2013)

Publications

2014

  2014.  Explaining Same-Sex Sexual Behavior: The Stagnation of the Genetic and Evolutionary Research Programs . Journal for General Philosophy of Science. 10.1007/s10838-014-9273(Published online: 20 December 2014-Springer):1-21.

2013

Mbugua, K.  2013.  Is Non-Procreation the Solution to Human Suffering? Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics. 23((3)):77-80.

2012

Mbugua, K.  2012.  Respect for Cultural Diversity and the Empirical Turn in Bioethics. Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine. 5:1-5.

2011

Mbugu, K.  2011.  The Problem of Hell Revisited: Towards a Gentler Theology of Hell. AbstractWebsite

he doctrines of hell and the existence of God seem to pose a formidable paradox for both Christianity and Islam. The paradox can be stated as follows: Given that God is perfect in every sense, how can he allow any of his creatures to suffer eternal perdition? In this paper, I undertake a critical examination of the arguments for and against the doctrine of hell and conclude that on balance, arguments against the existence of hell heavily outweigh those for its existence. This calls for a radical revision of the traditional doctrine of hell. I contend that what is needed is a gentler and more sinner-friendly theology of hell that recognizes God’s mercy and infinite patience. Nevertheless, belief in hell can serve the social function of deterring potential sinners from sinning
Mbugua, K.  2011.  God and the Problem of Evil Revisited: Towards a Gentler Theology of Hell. Thought and Practice. 3((2)):73-103.

2010

KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  2010.  Karl Popper and the Epistemic Subject. Horizons: A Journal of Philosophy, 2010(1): 85-93. : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer

2009

KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  2009.  Is there an African Bioethics? Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics, 2009, 19(1): 2-4. : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer

2008

KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  2008.  Explaining Sexual Orientation: Some Conceptual and Methodological Issues. Mila (N.S), 2008(9): 1-15. : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer

2007

KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  2007.  Stem Cell Research: Science, Ethics and the Popular Media'.. Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics, 2007, 17 (1): 5-10. (Available at http:/www.unescobkk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/shs/EJAIB/EJAIB12007.pdf). : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer

2006

KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  2006.  Reasons to Suggest that the Endocrine Research on Sexual Preference is a Degenerating Research Program. History and Philosophy of Life Science, 2006, 28: 307-328. : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer
KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  2006.  Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer: Some Ethical Considerations'.. Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics, 2006, 16 (3): 78-85. (Available at http://www.unescobkk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/shs/EJAIB/EJAIB52006.pdf). : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer

2005

Mbugua, K.  2005.  Explaining Sexual Orientation: A Lakatosian Appraisal of the Endocrine Research Program.

2003

KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  2003.  Sexual Orientation and Brain Structures: A Critical Review of Recent Research. Current Science, 84(2): 173-178.. : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer
KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  2003.  Gestalt Psychology and Tacit Knowing.. Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, 2003, 20(1): 1-15.. : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer

1999

KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  1999.  Spruchweisheit und Philosophie. Zu G.J. Wanjohi: The Wisdom of Gikuyu Proverbs. Polylog: Zeitschrift fur interkulturelles Philosophieren Nr. 3, Wein 1999, Seit 92-93.. : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer

1998

KARORI, DRMBUGUA.  1998.  Michael Polanyi and the Personal Element in Science. South African Journal of Philosophy, 1998, 17(2): 152-159.. : Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer

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