Tag Archives: Values

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

Posted on August 24, 2011 by shaunmiller

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 →

Posted in Children, Ethics, Friendship, Hume, Kant, Love, Monogamy, Polyamory, Sexuality, Values | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Various Philosophers on Sex

Posted on August 16, 2011 by shaunmiller

I posted an overview on various philosophers on erotic love, flirting and marriage.  Here, I’ll be looking at the philosophy of sex and many sub-categories with it.  As before, if there’s something that I’m missing, please let me know.  This … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Marriage, a History: From Obedience to Intimacy or How Love Conquered Marriage by Stephanie Coontz

Posted on February 4, 2011 by shaunmiller

I had the joy of reading this book last year and I’ve been meaning to do a review on it.  Well, the time is now.  However, I’m not going to simply spell out the book.  It’s so good that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Culture, Love, Marriage, Monogamy, Relationships, Sexuality, Values | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Learned Helplessness: Why People Won’t Work Because They’re Lazy Isn’t Always the Correct Answer

Posted on October 6, 2010 by shaunmiller

Think about this: people generally don’t avoid work. Let’s be serious.  Consider this question and answer it honestly: suppose someone offers to support you all your life, but only on one condition: you can never do any productive work.  You’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Politics, Values, Work | Tagged , , , | 20 Comments