Philosophy

To Those Still Upset About the Popular Vote: It’s Time to Let it Go

I’ve written many times on the Electoral College. While there are problems we should address, I’m not for the wholesale elimination of the concept. I’ll admit, I’m a center-left, cross-ballot voter.…

November 14, 2016
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A Donald Trump Presidency Would Not Be the Death of the Republic

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Ever since the end of the presidential primary season and really before the final primary contests, various media pundits have commented that Donald Trump is a danger to our democracy.…

November 8, 2016
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Racial identity is a biological nonsense, says Reith lecturer

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Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah says race and nationality are social inventions being used to cause deadly divisions. Two weeks ago Theresa May made a statement that, for many, trampled on 200…

October 18, 2016
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Think democracy means the people are always right? Wrong

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Great democracies rest on three pillars: the will of the people, trust in politicians, and strong institutions. Across the world, the second two are being torn down. Do you trust…

October 5, 2016
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Relativism vs Systematic Thought: Ancient Greek Philosophy Is Still Relevant Today

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A while back I wrote a diary concerning a discussion I had with friends and family over one weekend: Weekend Ruminations About White Supremacy. I indicated at the end that

October 1, 2016
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Debate: Don't Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses

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America, built up by the hard work of its immigrants, now finds itself home to an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants. The federal government, even under the reform-friendly tenure of…