some posts about philosophy
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Where did the rules against slavery come from?Have moral truths been around forever?
Procrastinating authenticallyMaking choices was never this hard before.
Most philosophers are wrongWhy were they so wrong so often?
Is it bad to die?We all have to die sometime, but is that so bad?
What is the meaning of it all?The End-of-Life Handbook recommends using ritual to create meaning.
Is Reality a Social Construct?What does it mean to be real?
How to write a philosophy essayHere are some tips.
Who should have the best flutes?The purpose of a flute is to make beautiful music. Who should own them?
Philosophy at the Pub“Life, if well lived, is long enough.”
Teach Your Kids to ArgueBut the one subject that they really need to teach more of is rhetoric.
What I have learned at the Open UniversityI’m four years into my degree. What have I learned so far?
The Greatest HappinessThinking about the happiness of everyone affected by a decision is the best place to start.
I don’t want your freedomWho made it big? Was it George? Or Andrew?
In search of heterodidacticismEverything I ever learned, I learned from a book or figured out for myself.
What are philosophers for?Do philosophers make any difference to the way we live our lives?
There’s a one in five chance…If you never take a chance, you’ll never win.
How to DieWhat need is there to weep over parts of life? The whole of it calls for tears.
Those are my tomatoes!John Rawls got it wrong. I deserve the rewards of my hard work.