Tullius est [et Tullius non est Cicero]: Gaunilo's Perfect Island

Unlike my ancient predecessor, this Tullius hasn't had his hands chopped off. With hands attached I offer my thoughts on philosophy, religion, politics, and whatever else I find worth mentioning. I'm conservative religiously and politically (with libertarian leanings). I value reason and freedom but also traditions and "Oldthink." I relish being on the wrong side of history when history is wrong--part of a philosopher's job is to be unpopular. (Views given here may not represent my employers')

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Gaunilo's Perfect Island

Dinner question: What would be your perfect birthday?

Sam (7): Hotel at Disney with a pool. Free rides. (Avalee (10) concurs. Malea (12) is absent at dance. James Leonidas is too young and Spartan to answer).

Johno (5): A make-anything-machine as a present. (Good choice. He'll go far in life).

Me: Unfortunately I have none. Impossible. For any great birthday, I can conceive of one better.

1 comment:

Sam VegaMarch 30, 2016 at 8:47 AM
That's what comes of preferring birthdays (and islands) to the unconditioned.
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