Philosophy
What are the most important issues that are not making it into the Presidential election discourse at this point? What are the candidates and the media not discussing yet that most needs to be? What aren't we talking about that should be talked about?
- Nonsequitors, Class Discussions, And Salamanders
Michael Schmidt asks, "When having a classroom discussion about relatively open-ended things like ethics, how do you signal to students that you value their contributions, while at the same time move the discussion in a different direction (ethical issues...
- Larceny Week: Science Debates
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so this week I'll flatter several blogs that have asked some interesting questions I'd be interested in proposing to those who hang out here. Today, I'm wondering what you think of...
- What Are The Most Pressing Moral Issues Today?
Regular readers know I've been working on a book called Was It Morally Good for You, Too?: A How-To Guide to Ethics in Sex, Politics, and Other Dirty Words. The idea is to present a readable, funny, but robust framework in which to meaningfully discuss...
- Just A Reminder...vote
There is no doubt that the United States Presidential election for 2008 is historic and significant. There is an opportunity for new leadership and methodologies proposed for ending the Near East conflict and reestablishing a sound economic platform....
- "waiting For Godot"...er, I Mean Mccain
Roger Ebert Barack Obama has replied to submitted questions on science by Sciencedebate.com over two weeks ago but McCain has yet to respond and there are just fifty or so days until the election. It would be relevant to read his opinions. I suppose...
Philosophy
What Aren't We Talking About?
What are the most important issues that are not making it into the Presidential election discourse at this point? What are the candidates and the media not discussing yet that most needs to be? What aren't we talking about that should be talked about?
- Nonsequitors, Class Discussions, And Salamanders
Michael Schmidt asks, "When having a classroom discussion about relatively open-ended things like ethics, how do you signal to students that you value their contributions, while at the same time move the discussion in a different direction (ethical issues...
- Larceny Week: Science Debates
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so this week I'll flatter several blogs that have asked some interesting questions I'd be interested in proposing to those who hang out here. Today, I'm wondering what you think of...
- What Are The Most Pressing Moral Issues Today?
Regular readers know I've been working on a book called Was It Morally Good for You, Too?: A How-To Guide to Ethics in Sex, Politics, and Other Dirty Words. The idea is to present a readable, funny, but robust framework in which to meaningfully discuss...
- Just A Reminder...vote
There is no doubt that the United States Presidential election for 2008 is historic and significant. There is an opportunity for new leadership and methodologies proposed for ending the Near East conflict and reestablishing a sound economic platform....
- "waiting For Godot"...er, I Mean Mccain
Roger Ebert Barack Obama has replied to submitted questions on science by Sciencedebate.com over two weeks ago but McCain has yet to respond and there are just fifty or so days until the election. It would be relevant to read his opinions. I suppose...