Category Archives: Metaphysics
Euthyphro: Evaluation and Implications for Divine Command Theory
In Euthyphro,Socrates and Euthyphro, a self-proclaimed pious man, debate the question of whether an act is pious because it is loved by the gods (theory A), or if the gods love certain acts because they are pious (theory B). Supposing … Continue reading →
On Vagueness: Evaluating the Linguistic, Metaphysical, and Epistemic Theories
Alright philosophers, another serious philosophical post tonight. It’s not that I don’t have more gut-wrenching things to talk about – I most certainly do – but I have been trying to use some of what I learned in my study … Continue reading →
Suffering and The Self: What Buddhism Says About Both
This is a doozey, folks! Took me 10 hours, but I think it’s a coherent piece that is very informative, and certainly thought provoking. At any rate, it’s the most up-beat thing I’ve written , so enjoy it while it … Continue reading →
Initial Thoughts on the Tao Te Ching
So in between crippling bouts of depression, I am reminded that I am still a philosopher with a job to do. As a result, I am doing my best to maintain a rigorous reading schedule, and to contemplate the literature … Continue reading →
Further consideration on “Tolstoy’s Choice”
Dear Philosophers, I’ve been thinking a lot about the “choice” presented by Tolstoy in My Confession. I am presently stuck with the position that there really is no answer that has especially strong justification. Here’s the puzzle for which I … Continue reading →
Protected: The I-Search Adventure
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