Tag Archives: philosophy
The Consolations of Pessimism
It’s been clear for a while, at least since the collapse of Lehman Brothers last fall, that what we have to fear above all is hope itself. Attempts to trust that the worst is over and to stop frightening ourselves seem doomed to propel us into yet worse disappointment. We are not only unhappy, but—believing calm and happiness to be the norm—unhappy that we’re unhappy. Continue reading
‘Too Christian’ for Academia?
The PC war on an academic press’s encyclopedia of Christianity. “This is probably the first instance of mass book-burning in the 21st century.” Continue reading
Posted in current events, Religion & Philosophy
Tagged censorship, free speech, islamism, philosophy, religion
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Two Views of Choice
I recently came across the two following discussions on the matter of choice and diversity. While both are fascinating, they are widely divergent in their conclusions. Which is better? Well… the choice is yours. (sorry)
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Tagged choice, consumerism, economics, free market, marketing, philosophy
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