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Pragmatism

Posted on May 13, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that most people are pragmatists. We have to be. To lack pragmatism is to ensure future insanity. Because when you live in an insane world you must either be pragmatic about it or go … Continue reading →

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The Three Attributes to Being Human

Posted on May 6, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, that there are three parts to a human being, Physical, Mental and Spiritual. These three attributes make up a human being. A brute animal, as far as we know, has no spirituality. A brute … Continue reading →

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Flawed Societal Myths

Posted on May 2, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that there are no flawed people, there are only flawed societal myths, (philosophies or ethos). Take any group of impoverished people. There is no deficiency in the people themselves. This has been proven by … Continue reading →

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Magnanimity

Posted on September 23, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that a parasite that does it’s host harm cannot be successful. Take a parasite that kills it’s host after a short time. This type must quickly produce prodigious young. They will escape the dieing … Continue reading →

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Modern Sophists

Posted on August 23, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Thrasymachus was an ideal example of the type of lawgiver the human race has had through out our history. If you recall the story of Socrates and Thrasymachus in Plato’s Republic. Thrasymachus argues … Continue reading →

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