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Michael Blake is a Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy, and Governance at the University of Washington. Until 2016, he was the Director of the UW's Program on Values in Society. He received his bachelor degree in Philosophy and Economics from the University of Toronto, and a PhD from Stanford University. He obtained some legal training at Yale Law School, before running away to become a philosopher. He is jointly appointed to the Department of Philosophy and to the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs.

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Why George Santos’ Lies Are Even Worse Than the Usual Political Lies — A Moral Philosopher Explains

by Michael Blake, University of Washington November 26, 2023

Rep. George Santos May Be Expelled From Congress On Nov. 16, 2023, the bipartisan House Committee on Ethics issued a scathing report on the behavior of Rep. Geo... Read more.

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Why George Santos’ Lies Are Even Worse Than the Usual Political Lies — A Moral Philosopher Explains