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The Natural Attitude

December 26, 2017April 2, 2020 / diotimasladder / 30 Comments

First of all, I hope you're enjoying the holidays. I've been baking up a storm... Unfortunately I can only offer you a virtual sampling of treats. But if you look on the bright side, fewer calories. And now brace yourself for an awkward transition... I've been trying to wrap my mind around the split between the … Continue reading The Natural Attitude

A Different Kind of Dream Analysis

September 24, 2015September 24, 2015 / diotimasladder / 49 Comments

Is it possible to dream without knowing it? I realize this sounds like the tree falling in the forest question, but I think your answer will reveal a lot about your philosophical views, specifically on the mind/body problem. Could be fun? Maybe? Well, let us go then, you and I... If we can dream without … Continue reading A Different Kind of Dream Analysis

New Philosophical Friends

June 28, 2014April 2, 2020 / diotimasladder / 3 Comments

What a great way to be welcomed into the world of blogging. I'm happy to announce I've signed on as contributing editor and writer for the The Leather Library and The Diogenes Society. Come check it out! There's philosophy talk, there's science talk, there's bourbon and cigar talk. There's even Lord of the Rings talk…new post … Continue reading New Philosophical Friends

Does Philosophy Matter?

June 25, 2014April 2, 2020 / diotimasladder / 20 Comments

Okay so the question beckons a philosophical point of view to answer it, which makes it undermine itself. But let's not go there.     And I don't mean to write a self-congratulatory post about how important philosophy is, even though no one knows it. That's also a downward spiral. I ask this question even … Continue reading Does Philosophy Matter?

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