Philosophical Defense to the Slippery Slope Argument
How does the “slippery slope” relate to “post hoc ergo propter hoc” with a discussion of “causation” in a legal context.
Monthly Archive: December 2015
The Slippery Slope of the Slippery Slope
To be fair, Slippery Slope arguments can at times be highly predictive. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a blight on clear thinking and honest discourse.
Linky Friday #143: Rise & Shine
This week: Health, Education, Business, Poilitics, Government, and Society.
Stressed? Take a hike!
A new study confirms what you probably already assumed: going for a walk relieves stress.
Just Not Fringe Enough
The “libertarian moment” appears to be ending ironically – with some libertarians endorsing the closest thing to a fascist American politics has had for some time.
Market Failure 3: Imperfect Competition (This game of Monopoly plays you!)
What happens when a small number of producers or consumers starts to gain control over the price system?
No Place Like Home (Anywhere But Here) – Pavement
A few of Pavement’s prettiest, saddest songs, all keying on “home” – wanting to find it, and/or wanting to be anywhere else.
