In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, what should you say to someone who refuses to wear a mask? A philosopher weighs in
- Written by Colin Marshall, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Washington
A "no mask, no taco" sign at Chelsea Market in New York city.Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesMultiple studies have shown that masks reduce the transmission of virus-loaded droplets from people with COVID-19. However, according to a Gallup poll, almost a third of Americans say they rarely or never wear a mask in public.
This raises a question:...
