Evil is the moment
Evil is the moment when I lack the strength to be true to the God that compels me. Alain Badiou___…
Year: 2022
Love without risk
Love without risk is an impossibility, like war without death. Alain Badiou, French philosopher___ The quote “Love without risk is…
Evidence-based policy
If evidence-based policy is to do its job then, it is best to construe evidence widely enough to cover all…
Making Science Safe: Reflecting on the Foundation of Knowledge
The scientific world is to be less threatening than was feared. It is to made safe for human beings. And…
Philosophers Should Relax about Materialism: A Look at the Debate
It seems to me that philosophers should be more relaxed about whether or not some form of materialism is true.…
Interpreting Language in Philosophy: The Importance of Taking Natural Discourse Literally
There is a methodological bias in favor of taking natural discourse literally, other things being equal. For example, unless there…
The Michigan Lawsuit: Can Trauma Affect Sexual Orientation?
In Michigan recently a man won a lawsuit for substantial damages because, he claimed, a rear-end collision in his car…
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…
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…