Largely thanks to Ryle and his colleagues, by the 1950s Oxford had ascended to a commanding position in philosophy, at … More
Category: Philosophy for Everyday Life
Why Mathematical Proof Is a Social Compact
You can think of a proof as a social compact — a sort of mutual agreement between the author and … More
The Conservatism of Democracy
by Greg Conti (teaches political theory and the history of political thought at Princeton University) “Using words like ‘problematic,’ ‘cisgender,’ … More
Wisdom
“Wisdom is giving up the pursuit of even knowledge.”– DSR
The World
“Am I only one of the few who thinks this world is not all that interesting?”–DSR
Where Is It?
You will not find it In relationships. You will not find it In bank balance. You will not find it … More
True Freedom
“True freedom is freedom from the desire for sexual pleasure.”–DSR
Marriage
“Two people in love get married because they trust the law more than love itself.”–DSR
Liberalism Against Capitalism
The work of John Rawls shows that liberal values of equality and freedom are fundamentally incompatible with capitalism. Your chances … More
Love for Truth
“Intense love for Truth makes you realize it sooner than you think possible.”–DSR
