Tag Archives: Ethics

Let’s See What’s in the News Today (May 18, 2014)

Children Preschoolers are usually better than college students at figuring out the technological gizmos because they’re less biased wen it comes to the cause and effect relationship of the technology. Studies show the the eldest sister gets a higher edge when it … Continue reading

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Moral Dilemma: Consequences vs. Agenda

Suppose there’s a reputable organization that is non-profit, and any precedes it receives goes straight to the needy.  Basically, it is pure charity.  The needy are very thankful for this organization and many people regard this organization as a wonderful … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Affirmation of Life: Nietzsche on Overcoming Nihilism by Bernard Reginster

This is a book review that I did for my Nietzsche class this past semester.  Since I’ve been reviewing books on this blog, I thought I’d share this book review on here as well.  I’ve got questions that are interspersed … Continue reading

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 01/15/2012

Aesthetics Photography in the style of ancient Chinese art. A guide on buying a camera. Books An interactive account of Dante’s Divine Comedy. Culture Humans in big gatherings Economics Facts about Gold. A visualization of the economic inequality in America. … Continue reading

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/23/2011

Anti-Natalism Is anti-natalism unthinkable or dangerous?  David Benatar says no. Philosopher Jean Kazez argues that pitting the Green anti-natalist against the Gray pro-natalist, the gray would win.  Interesting comments as well.  Looks like I’m going to have to study Cornucopianism. … Continue reading

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/09/2011

Ethics A new game called SPENT puts you in the position of a person who’s going to be homeless person.  The makers of the game says that their goal is to challenge the way you think about poverty and homelessness.The goal … Continue reading

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 09/18/2011

Emotions New camera looks at faces and can detect when we’re lying just by our emotional appearance. Environment More evidence for evolution: Dinosaur feathers have been found stuck in amber.  It’s Jurassic Park style. Ethics Chart on abortion per state … Continue reading

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Various Philosophers on Relationships: Polyamory, the Family, Friendship, and Singledom

This is my third, and possible last, installment on my interests in philosophy pertaining to the philosophy of love and sex.  My previous blog dealt with various philosophers on sex and the blog before dealt with various philosophers on love, … Continue reading

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Thinking about Acting Immorally

Suppose action A is morally wrong.  Person S does not plan to do A because s/he sincerely believes that doing it is wrong.  However, s/he is very tempted to do A, and so S constantly thinks about doing A but … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Rebel by Albert Camus, Part I: The Rebel

This really isn’t a book review per se, but since this is a challenging book, this review is more for myself.  It’s a restatement of Camus’ arguments and my own two cents.  So this will be a combination of a … Continue reading

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