Same and Other

Same and Other

SAME AND OTHER  “The sense of sameness is the very keel and backbone of our thinking…the sense of sameness from the point of view of the mind’s structure along, and not from the point of view of the universe…Whether there be any real sameness in things or not, or...
What is Evil?

What is Evil?

The metaphysical concern for the origin of, reasons for the persistence of, and possibilities for the eradication of evil is one of the most important discussions to have in relation to human happiness and survival.  After all, how can humans thrive and be happy if...
How Do We Talk of Nature in the Humanities?

How Do We Talk of Nature in the Humanities?

When we say that something is “natural” we often have certain preconceptions about what is authentic, wild or outside of human control.  “Natural” speaks of purity, of goodness, of some untouched essence that is almost transcendent in its beauty and power.  Inherent...
How to Talk About Democracy in the Classroom

How to Talk About Democracy in the Classroom

There are many forms of government.  There are democracies of all sorts as well as aristocracies, oligarchies, monarchies, tyrannies and anarchies to choose from as well as even less often considered models of governance.  So which is the best form of government and...
What Changes?

What Changes?

Change—we have been told and often experience—is inevitable in this world.  Change can be physical—material bodies on Earth, for instance, change in form and space through time.  Change can include transformations, over extensive periods of time, of a species, a...