Dear Future Philosopher

- Is rationality a way of reasoning that is likely to generate true beliefs?- Is the Jus ad Bellum/Jus in Bello distinction a reliable guide in thinking about the moral rules of war?- Is killing an innocent person always wrong? Spoiler alert: Yes- On Preferentism- Philosophy on the meaning of lifeThese essays were part of my undergraduate Philosophy and Creative Writing double major degree from the Open University. I am publishing with the permission of the Open University. Lotous Michalopoulou is currently studying at Kent University (MA Film with practice), and she is working on a short documentary that will be released in Summer 2026. Lotous has an undergraduate degree from the Open University, BA (Honours) Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing and Philosophy). Lotous was born in Thessaloniki in 1981. In 2014 she moved from Greece with her family to the UK. Lotous is working for Square Pegs Arts theatre company. Lotous is autistic, with ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and fibromyalgia.