[Every few years I post an updated version of student bloopers from exams and essays.] A Brief History of Philosophy Humor alert: Being a compilation of student research collected over the years, gently edited by Stephen Hicks, Rockford University (updated: December 2016). Is philosophy a waist of time? Ethical debates have been around for a […]
An Alternate History of Philosophy — Student edition (2016) Read More »
Bulletin: Sex and Economics — A Modest Proposal Fellow citizens: Our nation’s sex life is in peril. Surveys show widespread sexual discontent. Market failure is everywhere. Many males complain of not getting enough sex and many females object to constant male looks and advances. Other males are dissatisfied with the options available in their local
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Now that we are solidly into Stage 3 … Stage 1 (early 20th century): Socialism is really true and moral and liberal capitalism is evil. [The evidence comes in. Shit.] Stage 2 (late 20th century): Evidence and logic are subjective constructs and all alternative constructs are equal. [Liberal-capitalist constructs continue to appeal to many people.
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Over the years I’ve been called many things. This week, in response to some critical comments I made about proposed paper, I learned that I “argue like a socialist” or an “Austrian” (earlier, my correspondent had informed me that Austrian economists are evil). If I ignore past insults about my capabilities as a philosopher —
Confused: Who am I, anyway? Read More »
Romance is in the air, and even the lovers of wisdom are not immune from its allure. So here is a round-up of philosophers talking to their sweethearts – collected from conversations overheard at smoky cafés, college libraries, mountain caves, and seminar rooms the world over. The Aristotelian: “I wish to marry you, for I
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A vida sexual da nação está em perigo. Pesquisas mostram insatisfação geral quando o assunto é sexo. A falha de mercado em toda parte. Muitos homens reclamam de poucas relações sexuais e muitas mulheres desaprovam os olhares e cantadas constantes. Outros homens estão insatisfeitos com as opções disponíveis em sua região e outras mulheres estão
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As far as we know, Hume never fathered a child — but imagine how the arguments would go at a paternity lawsuit.
David Hume’s paternity suit? Read More »
School is out and another season of family vacations begins. Some philosophical insight for the road ahead.
The philosophy of family vacation Read More »