Category Archives: Philosophy

Some Thoughts on Free Will

Posted on June 30, 2011 by ZachWeiner

TweetThoughts on Free Will I love watching Christopher Hitchens. Although we don’t agree on everything, he’s probably my favorite debater. He has the important skills: passion, eloquence, command of facts. And, he favors the Oxford debate style, where the goal … Continue reading →

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Mid-day Ramblings: War and Ethics

Posted on April 21, 2011 by ZachWeiner

Tweet Do you remember a time you were in an ethics class and were given a “Sophie’s Choice?” That is, a choice between two things that are so horrible that a good choice is impossible. Common versions are “kill this … Continue reading →

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A Thing or Two #1

Posted on January 7, 2011 by ZachWeiner

TweetDisclaimer: The following, and all posts hereafter with this title will be populated with my philosophical ponderings. Enter at your own peril. Preface: Mesognostic Why? Of course, here I refer to the “why?” of why write this series. There will … Continue reading →

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In Which Zach Philositates

Posted on November 12, 2010 by ZachWeiner

TweetI was listening to science Friday’s discussion with Sam Harris. For those who don’t know, Sam Harris is currently pushing the idea that science can determine ethics. I suspect this is not the case, but more importantly, I found his … Continue reading →

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