Considerations

August

Those who seek power do not deserve it, and those who deserve it do not seek it. But should we, as Plato thought, make philosophers kings, and make all others subject to their rule?

August 6, 2021

By B

Those who seek power do not deserve it, and those who deserve it do not seek it. But should we, as Plato thought, make philosophers kings, and make all others subject to their rule? I am grateful for this question. No way. Did you know that some...

August

Freedom requires reason

August 4, 2021

In Considerations

By B

How has the definition of freedom changed in the past 2,000 years, and why? The definition, itself, likely does not change. I think what changes is the tolerance people have to others making decisions for them. That tolerance ebbs and flows. At first, individuals conclude, hey this person seems...

August

Political parties confuse truth with lies

August 2, 2021

In Considerations, Irrationality, Rationality

By B

Why do forms of politics appear to confuse truth with lies or intentionally hide the truth? Reason is developmental. See the answer below the fold. As people mature, they encounter situations that they desire to go one way, but fate deems go another. This now likely unhappy...