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Patricia Illingworth in the Press

Patricia Illingworth for Northeastern Global News

What are the pros and cons of raising the minimum wage for tipped workers?
A server at a restaurant standing in front of a table of people holding menus.

What are the pros and cons of raising the minimum wage for tipped workers?

Northeastern’s Patricia Illingworth details the concerns in an issue that is being raised in Massachusetts and at least a dozen other states.
From the Ice Bucket Challenge to MrBeast — does ‘stunt philanthropy’ make the world a better place?
MrBeast wearing a football jersey leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of the tunnel.

From the Ice Bucket Challenge to MrBeast — does ‘stunt philanthropy’ make the world a better place?

For as many people as there are praising James Donaldson’s charitable work, there are just as many criticizing him for it.
If ‘truth isn’t truth,’ then what is it?

If ‘truth isn’t truth,’ then what is it?

We live in a time where the truth is being called into question almost daily. There’s “fake news,” and the idea that seeing isn’t believing, and the assertion that “truth isn’t truth.” So, when we’re presented with so many reasons to doubt the truth (or for that matter, doubt the very existence of truth), the question becomes, what is the nature of truth? Northeastern professor Patricia Illingworth, who has expertise in philosophy and law, has some answers.
3Qs: #GivingTuesday and how to measure the impact of your gift

3Qs: #GivingTuesday and how to measure the impact of your gift

Today is #GivingTuesday, dubbed as a global day dedicated to giving back. Professor Patricia Illingworth says that while the day can greatly benefit charities, there are concerns with the unofficial holiday and that people should consider the impact of their charitable gifts.
Redefining the ethics of social capital

Redefining the ethics of social capital

Patricia Illingworth, an associate professor of philosophy, argues for the value of viewing social capital as a moral good in her new book “Us Before Me.”
Faculty Reads, Volume Nine

Faculty Reads, Volume Nine

In the ninth edition of recent faculty books, we highlight works about effective typography, the ethics of philanthropy and the spiritual undertones of jazz legend John Coltrane’s music.
3Qs: Billionaires need a giving philosophy

3Qs: Billionaires need a giving philosophy

Northeastern professor discusses why the wealthy should factor important moral and ethical choices into their giving decisions