The human condition is fragile. For those in Virginia and for those everywhere in the world who have endured or continue to endure suffering, Darfur, East Timor, the child labourers, etc. etc. the list goes on as I’m sure you know, may they find peace one day.
Is it possible to show appreciation to another human being without them (or someone else) suspecting that the action has an ulterior motive? I’ve recently been made aware (again) that some persons seem to think that a thanks is an attempt to indebt the person being thanked. Has society moved so far away from proper [...]
Do you agree or disagree? Deferral to Authority How many times do we go through our day making off the cuff remarks that could have consequences we don’t consider…
So what do you think the definition for an advanced culture should be? I’ve come up with a definition that works for me, I’d like to hear yours. I’m inclined to say an advanced culture is one that can do things better than any other. Many persons claim advancement implies technology only. I don’t believe [...]
Philosophically speaking capitalism seems very appealing at first pass, but it has an issue that I cannot find an answer to. Capitalism does not seem to- to my knowledge and I am no philosopher- answer the question of communal coexistence. The two basic tenants of capitalism are such: that a man has the right to [...]