Editorial Foreword
Eireann Maybach
As this year’s Editor in Chief, I am honored to introduce the fourth edition of the Kellogg Center’s Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Review (PPER) Undergraduate Journal, which was possible through the culmination of the tireless efforts and dedication of seven talented authors and their student and faculty editorial teams.
This edition showcases five articles from students at Creighton University, the University of Arizona, the University of California, the University of Maryland, and the University of Pennsylvania. These articles were chosen after lengthy discussion from a competitive pool of submissions for their scholarly excellence, relevance, and synergies. The following works address themes of epistemic responsibility, influences on voter behavior, and varying constitutional interpretation—topics that I hope you find as engaging, pertinent, and thought-provoking to read as I did.
Serving as Editor in Chief has been an incredibly rewarding experience. In both my previous role as a student editor, and my current one, I have deeply valued this time to continue to learn more about and further engage with the world of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, while also providing an opportunity to highlight the contributions of undergraduate researchers. I extend my deepest appreciation to our authors and editorial teams, whose months of dedication, intellectual rigor, and passion for research have been a constant source of inspiration. It is my hope that this edition reflects their hard work and continues to maintain the excellence established by previous iterations of this journal.
I would like to thank Dr. Gil Hersch and Dr. Michael Moehler for their continued support of this journal. Additionally, I want to extend my gratitude to Dr. Daniel Gibbs, my faculty advisor, for introducing me to the Kellogg Center, and likewise the PPER journal, and for guiding me through the editorial process. Finally, I wish to acknowledge Ms. Delaney Moran, whose mentorship and friendship have been a wonderful support throughout the year.
It has been a privilege to collaborate with such brilliant and dedicated authors, student editors, and faculty members over the past year. Their shared passion for research and commitment to excellence is something I will continue to reflect on.
Eireann Maybach
