Tag Archives: Monogamy
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (April 3, 2016)
Children When someone doesn’t want kids, people often respond by saying things like, “You’ll change your mind later,” or “you’ll want kids someday.” Here’s an article about parents who regret having kids. Culture Television that has romantic and relationship themes … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (March 8, 2015)
Consciousness Galen Strawson has a great article about the history of the philosophy of consciousness. Education How Higher Education perpetuates Intergenerational Inequality. Ethics Sex while drunk: a moral dilemma. Why Our Children don’t think there are moral facts Family If … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Feb. 16, 2014)
Children Nine-month olds can tell friends from foes. The dangers of the Good Mother Myth. The choice to be child-free is admirable, not selfish. From the article itself: The increased visibility and acceptance of women who choose not to have children … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Sept. 17, 2013)
Gender Germany allows third gender on birth certificates. Women still spend more time taking care of children than men do. Natalism An article about how those who voluntarily choose to be childless are stigmatized as selfish and materialistic. Another article … Continue reading
Book Review: What Do Women Want? by Daniel Bergner
This book has been getting a lot of buzz lately, mainly because the ideas go against the conventional norms of what society dictates. The ideas Bergner presents suggest that if we take away the cultural and societal veneer, we are … Continue reading
Book Review: Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá
I’ve wanted to read this book for a while, but it was always at the back burner. However, a friend recommended this to me and so I quickly read this. I’ve now read it twice. Most of it was interesting … Continue reading
Book Review: Minimizing Marriage: Marriage, Morality, and the Law by Elizabeth Brake
Marriage these days is confined to two people and the usual arrangement is between a man and a woman. Lately, there has been growing acceptance of same-sex relationships and thereby same-sex marriage. But anything more than this is going “too … Continue reading
News Bits: 02/12/2012
I’ve been really busy with school lately, but I have noticed a few tidbits of stuff that I’ll quickly post. Later on, I’ll get back to philosophy and other interests that I have. I promise! 5 Ridiculous Sex Myths Everyone … Continue reading
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