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Insight, Emotion, and Action
An Essay in Moral Philosophy and Psychology Freedom and Responsibility Think about what it really means to be free and responsible. It distinguishes us from other species, not making us superior to them, but making us moral agents of action, persons. But to be clear, what is given at birth is the potential for realizing… Read more
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When Religion Becomes Political It Becomes Fanatical
In Afghanistan, under the Taliban, it is estimated that over 20 million people are on the verge of starvation, and 5 million or more are children. They identify religiously as a fundamentalist Islamic nation. Ostensibly, their Koran finds virtue in love, peace, and service to others, yet they oppress women, deprive girls of education, and… Read more