Nature vs. Nurture: A Nuanced Perspective on Human Behavior
When the hoary old question of nature versus nurture comes around, sides form quickly. Simon Blackburn___ The question of whether…
Month: October 2022
Making the Scientific World Safer: Reflection on Foundations of Knowledge
The scientific world is to be less threatening than was feared. It is to made safe for human beings. And…
How Philosophy Can Improve Your Decision Making and Ethics: A Guide for Life’s Challenges
People who have cut their teeth on philosophical problems of rationality, knowledge, perception, free will and other minds are well…
The Playful Life: Benefits and Meaning
Life must be lived as play. Plato Life must be lived as play Life is a journey that is filled…
Every Heart Sings a Song: The Power of Love and Inspiration
Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song.…
The Cost of Haste: The Importance of Taking Time to Do Things Right
To suffer the penalty of too much haste, which is too little speed. Plato___ In today’s fast-paced world, we are…
Finding Truth and Living with Conviction: The Importance of Seeking the Best Possible Doctrine
A man’s duty is to find out where the truth is, or if he cannot, at least to take the…
Astronomy and the Beauty of Looking Up: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe
Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another Plato___ The famous quote “Astronomy…
How to Overcome Suffering and Embrace Change: Understanding the Mind’s Predicament
If you don’t get what you want, you suffer; if you get what you don’t want, you suffer; even when…
The Importance of Action: Understanding the Relationship between Virtue and Knowledge
Knowledge is not necessary for the possession of the virtues, whereas the habits which result from doing just and temperate…