The Signals and Noise of Virtue
You cannot wholly condemn the signal without condemning what it signifies.
Category: Philosophy
Batman vs Superman, Seriously
So if “doing what works” is a working definition of fascism, and an affinity for “doing what works” makes Batman fascist, and Superman
fascist, what does that mean for us poor old everyday humans
Why Eradication Always Fails
Only then can we have all the great ideological battles we have been wanting to fight but cannot – trapped as we are, swinging at the empty air in our own little bubbles.
We All Need Philosophy
What we need as a society is more philosophy, more ethics, and better morality.
Charm, Charming, and Charmed
The term “Charm” isn’t used all that much anymore, and to be honest the last time I heard it used in day to day conversation was to sound purposefully formal in describing someone. So maybe there is something to the notion it has fallen out of favor.
UK Supreme Court Decision Underscores the Importance of Our Discussion on End-of-Life Decisions
When the supreme court of any country has to step in to settle a bitterly contested question of medical ethics, you know the case has the potential for far-reaching consequences.
What’s so Great About the Truth Anyway?
Should we believe in falsehoods when doing so works better?
The Deacon’s Masterpiece or, the Wonderful “One-hoss Shay”: A Logical Story
This is the poem I try to remember to read every November 1st
Notes on “Eating Animals”
On the book “Eating Animals” by Jonathan Safran Foer and the act of eating animals.
Close-Minded Credulity
Knowledge, belief, credulity, close-mindedness, etc.: What to do, what to do… Perhaps nothing.
‘The Language of No Compromise’: Revisiting the Fray
Wetting some of the fray over rights and responsibilities.
On Ad Hominems Part 2: Getting Personal With Parameters
Guidelines for thinking about using ad hominem arguments.
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