There are two main themes in logic - deduction and induction. The first works from a set of premises to reach a logical conclusion - for example take the following statement as a syllogism ( Read more... )

I love philosophy. I cannot begin to say how much texts, ideas and opinions from certain philosophers have changed my views, my beliefs and restructured my philosophical being into who I am now, a man infinitely happier than he was perhaps 5 years ago ( Read more... )

I don't really know what to say today. Halie and I had a fascinating conversation about how one can draw the line between objective research, taking a firm moral stance and cultural sensitivity. Being fairly lax in terms of judging other cultures, I tend to frequently come up against that brick wall of a question ( Read more... )