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August

Why is there no moral objection to the idea that some individuals differ in innate intelligence while there is extreme moral objection to the idea that some groups differ in average innate intelligence? Shouldn’t there be moral consistency?

August 15, 2021

By B

Why is there no moral objection to the idea that some individuals differ in innate intelligence while there is extreme moral objection to the idea that some groups differ in average innate intelligence? Shouldn't there be moral consistency? It seems to me the latter has little...

August

What are the most widely spread forms of toxic positivity?

August 15, 2021

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By B

What are the most widely spread forms of toxic positivity? Do what makes you happy. I say do what’s right. That takes reason and the consideration of others.1 view · Answer requested by Jay Harewood ...

August

Did governments create markets or did they “naturally” come about from citizens?

August 15, 2021

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By B

Did governments create markets or did they “naturally” come about from citizens? Markets are created by people with free decisions stemming from free thinking. Ideally, governments protect markets from the oppressive behaviors of some on behalf of the people. A representative system means it is really the...

August

What do you think a government should provide to its citizens?

August 15, 2021

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By B

What do you think a government should provide to its citizens? Two things: The development of a fair system of representation and conflict resolution (a justice system);A national defense of 1. It’s all protecting freedom of thought for me now. #1 insures my thoughts are represented and exist...

August

Is being in competition continually with people around vicinity really the best way to prove absolute supremacy amongst all in one’s surroundings?

August 15, 2021

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By B

Is being in competition continually with people around vicinity really the best way to prove absolute supremacy amongst all in one's surroundings? Yes, but it is horribly narcissistic. Bring value to others. Solve their problems with a commitment to excellence. ...

August

Voltaire said “It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong”. Does this quote have any meaning in a liberal democracy was he just referring to autocracies?

August 14, 2021

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By B

Voltaire said "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong". Does this quote have any meaning in a liberal democracy was he just referring to autocracies? Democracies can consolidate power too. I will clarify for Voltaire. It is dangerous to be right when power is...

August

What are your opinions on David Hume’s “tis not unreasonable for me to prefer the destruction of the whole world to the scratching of my finger” thought?

August 14, 2021

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By B

What are your opinions on David Hume's "tis not unreasonable for me to prefer the destruction of the whole world to the scratching of my finger" thought? Well, I did a quick search to verify the quote. Others believe Hume meant this: The history of philosophy is...

August

How is philosophy viewed by the average American scientist?

August 14, 2021

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By B

How is philosophy viewed by the average American scientist? I can’t speak for others. Me, I am a scientist (engineer) with philosophical tendencies. I see philosophy as presently flawed. So much philosophical thinking is detached from application. Therefore, it tends not to converge. Truth should converge. Whereas, American scientists...

August

Why are people that are in a position to make a huge difference not making a difference?

August 14, 2021

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By B

Why are people that are in a position to make a huge difference not making a difference? Because they protect their position of wealth or power first, not fully appreciating that the defense of their wealth and power will lead to a loss of focus on...

August

What is the significance of studying categorical syllogisms in our lives?

August 14, 2021

In Quick Observations, Rationality

By B

What is the significance of studying categorical syllogisms in our lives? Study. Don’t study it. Make it a mental habit. It is key to thinking. Think of a categorical syllogism as an extrapolation. That is, it is not something that you know, but an idea you come...