January 2017 – PHILOSOPHICAL EGGS

114. Philosophy and Contradiction

Aristotle (384-322 BC), in his Metaphysics, observed that philosophers study being or reality at the most general level. To do so, they need to use logic or syllogisms; and to use logic they need to be absolutely clear about certain principles… Read more ›

January 4, 2017

Dwight Goodyear

Metaphysics, Truth

Ages of the World, Aristotle, law of non-contradiction, Schelling

113. Kierkegaard on the Crime of Being Human

A few years ago my wife and I owned some chickens. Unfortunately, one the chickens was attacked by a raccoon and badly injured. After some time, the chicken was healthy again but somewhat disfigured. Much to my dismay, the other… Read more ›

January 3, 2017 1 Comment

Dwight Goodyear

Morality

Individuality, J.S. Mill, On Liberty, Soren Kierkegaard

112. Some Thoughts on John Locke’s Theory of Mind and Education

John Locke (1632-1704), in Book II of his Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1689) writes: “Our observation employed either about external sensible objects, or about the internal operations of our minds perceived and reflected upon by ourselves, is that which supplies our… Read more ›

January 2, 2017

Dwight Goodyear

Morality, Political Theory, The Soul

education, John Locke, Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Some Thoughts Concerning Education, tabula rasa

111. New Year’s Day: A Celebration of Real Beginnings

Many people make resolutions on New Year’s Day. It is a day of beginnings and endings and is often accompanied by faith and hope in the new. But can there ever really be a new beginning? Well, resolutions are often… Read more ›

January 1, 2017 2 Comments

Dwight Goodyear

Metaphysics, Morality, The Soul

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114. Philosophy and Contradiction

113. Kierkegaard on the Crime of Being Human

112. Some Thoughts on John Locke’s Theory of Mind and Education

111. New Year’s Day: A Celebration of Real Beginnings