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  • Philosopher: Why a ‘Secular Society’ is Doomed

    Philosopher: Why a ‘Secular Society’ is Doomed0

    • September 30, 2015

    It’s taken as a given that the Western world today is a more “secular society.” But though the term “secular” is frequently thrown around, not many people have a clear idea of what it means. That’s because it’s used in different ways. Probably the most common meaning associated with “secular” is “non-religious,” i.e., those who

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  • Philosopher: No, you’re not entitled to your opinion

    Philosopher: No, you’re not entitled to your opinion2

    Every year, I try to do at least two things with my students at least once. First, I make a point of addressing them as “philosophers” – a bit cheesy, but hopefully it encourages active learning. Secondly, I say something like this: “I’m sure you’ve heard the expression ‘everyone is entitled to their opinion.’ Perhaps

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  • Philosopher: Chance is Baked into the Cake of Democracy

    Philosopher: Chance is Baked into the Cake of Democracy0

    The Trump victory, and the general disaster for Democrats this year, was the victory of ignorance, critics moan. Writing in Foreign Policy, Georgetown’s Jason Brennan called it “the dance of the dunces” and wrote that “Trump owes his victory to the uninformed.” New York Times columnist Neil Irwin noted the unprecedented list of inexperts and

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  • Philosopher: Believing in “Rights” is Like Believing in “Witches and Unicorns”

    Philosopher: Believing in “Rights” is Like Believing in “Witches and Unicorns”0

    • November 30, 2015

    The Declaration of Independence boldly claims that all men have “unalienable rights” to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The concept of rights forms not only the basis of democratic law but also much of modern Western morality.    But is there really such a thing as “rights”? Do they actually exist?    In

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  • Philosopher: ‘Having Children is Immoral’

    Philosopher: ‘Having Children is Immoral’0

    It’s widely believed that the beginning of the Hippocratic Oath—history’s most famous medical document—states “First, do no harm.” It actually doesn’t. Nevertheless, this sentiment is the driving principle behind philosophy professor David Benatar’s argument that “people should never, under any circumstance, procreate.” Benatar—the head of the philosophy department at the University of Cape Town, South

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  • Philosopher Roger Scruton on ‘The Virtue of Irrelevance’

    Philosopher Roger Scruton on ‘The Virtue of Irrelevance’0

    Have you ever glanced through your child’s homework and noticed… well… just how focused it is on the present? Whether it be a reading assignment, or a math problem, or even a science experiment, much of today’s curriculum seems to tie into some modern, social justice-minded issue. Meanwhile, the more classic elements of education, such

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