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Keith’s Conundrums: Explanations vs. Excuses
Keith Douglas Last time, I illustrated the difference between realism and instrumentalism, one species of anti-realism in the philosophy of science. I received no responses. Moving on, then. Explanations vs. Excuses These days we hear a lot of wondering about: “Should X have done Y? Was Z justified? Why W?” It is thus not surprising…
The Music of the Spheres
In post-Soviet Russia, Life imitates Art
Beware of Extremists Who Punch Above Their Weight
Russell Pangborn In the U.S., the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, has indicated that the bible is his rulebook. He holds views on same-sex relationships and abortion that are not majority-held opinions. He has intimated that his ascension to power was ordained by God. Apparently God wanted him to be third in…
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Narges’ Nobel, Everybody’s Peace
Scott Douglas Jacobsen Human rights advocacy can be graded by degrees. Some advocacy is communicated in articles, interviews, donations, and professional work. Still more is committed by people in collectives working for dignity and equality. Sometimes fearless advocates can be awardees and/or lightning rods. One of those people is Narges Mohammadi. Mohammadi was awarded the…