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The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything

“O Deep Thought computer,” he said, “the task we have designed you to perform is this. We want you to … More

alchemy, answer to life, morality, Philosopher's stone, Ring of power, Temptation, the Universe and Everything

When Little Kids Tell You Their Secrets

Greetings! I hope your week is going well. 🙂 I’m feeling very privileged because my grandchildren like to pull me … More

children, morality, parenting, secrets, trust

Morality: Lessons from the Loony Bin

Contrary to the popular belief that we should only learn from experts, I think you can learn something from any … More

classified, morality, responsibility, state secrests, transparency

On Morality: Immanuel Kant Hits it out of the ballpark

Immanuel Kant was a 19th century German philosopher who is widely considered to be of major significance, especially for his … More

ethics, Immanuel Kant, maxims, morality, personal responsibility, Three Minute Philosophy

I am not a Number

A recent article “What’s a Human Being Worth?” gave me hope that we may finally be seeing that the basis … More

human value, morality, philosophy, politics, what is a human worth?

Is it Fair? Does it Work? And work to do what exactly?

I suggest two minimal criteria must be applied to any given proposal: 1. Is it moral? 2. Does it work? … More

does it work, free markets, is it fair, justice, morality, political philosophy

You’re only as sick as your secrets

“You’re only as sick as your secrets” is a phrase I have heard from recovering alcoholics. The idea behind this … More

CIA, cover-ups, lies, morality, secrets, Snowden

Politics and Morality: John Rawls’ Awesome Theory of Social Justice

John Rawls (1921-2002) was an American professor and philosopher whose magnum opus, A Theory of Social Justice was one of … More

morality, politics, Rawls, social justice

Politics and Morality: John Stewart Mill

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was son of James Mill, who was a friend of Jeremy Bentham’s, and a true believer … More

free speech, freedoms, John Staewar Mill, morality, negative freedom, politics, truth

Politics and Morality: John Locke

John Locke (1632-1704) was an early Enlightenment philosopher and physician who had a huge influence on Thomas Jefferson and by … More

American values, Enlightenment, equality, John Locke, morality, property

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