Some Topics to Discuss

Just a list of future topics:

Why does science matter?
Why do we think 'free enterprise' improves life?
Should distribution of income be directed?
Is religion substantial; is it waning; is it psychological?
What happened to history?
How does the mind work?
Is there a limit to knowledge?
Why are family groups so different than national groups?
Are we destroying the planet?

 

Get it right or go home

There's more than one way to look at almost anything: Science has all the answers. Religion has better answers. My political and economic views are more accurate than yours. Supply-side? No, Keynesian. I think social engineering is necessary. No, we should all be libertarians. Philosophy will guide us, provided it's the correct blend of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. No way. Materialism or some version of naturalism is the right ticket to the show. Regardless, it's logic or bust. No, we also need intuition, imagination and feelings.  Ranting and raving about all these things is fine if you have the right logic (and intuitions) behind you, and no hidden assumptions. The right logic and intuitions, not the right special interest. But remember, just because I said it, doesn't mean I meant it.  Well, there you go ... it is what it is.