Philosophy as a Way of Life
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Killing the Liberal Arts… A Non-Conservation
The importance of the humanities in educating citizens is why we have undoubtedly seen the consequences of the decline in of the liberal arts nowhere more than in the quality of the public debate. The disappearance of the liberal arts… Continue reading
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How to Build a Universe That Doesn’t Fall Apart Two Days Later
Well, I will tell you what interests me, what I consider important. I can’t claim to be an authority on anything, but I can honestly say that certain matters absolutely fascinate me, and that I write about them all the… Continue reading
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Catching the morning sun. | garyschollmeier
Catching the morning sun. | garyschollmeier. Continue reading
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Textimony 20120824
If you are preparing to expend a great deal of energy opening something up, make sure there even is a lid on it in the first place. Continue reading
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Textimony 20120822
We try & are tried; harm & are harmed; help & are helped. Not having THE ANSWER for all time, we embrace historic solutions for the time being. Thus we strive . Related articles If we can refrain from harming… Continue reading
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Karl Jaspers on the Struggle for Existence
My existence as such deprives others, just as they deprive me. Every position I occupy excludes another, claiming some of the limited space available. Every success I have diminishes others. My very life is due to the victorious struggle of my forebears, and… Continue reading
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A Public Soul in Stasis: Ayn Rand vs. the Pope – Salon.com
The Greek word for “civil war” is stasis. While that might seem strange to them modern ear, it actually makes sense. Stasis is achieved when two or more great forces bring a thing/process to a halt. Much of our public… Continue reading
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Postal Savings Banks… An Important Idea
Right now, there are few ways for poor people to even try to save what little money they have. It is often hard to get an account, and even if you do, fees will be too high or interest too… Continue reading
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