- We have to be realistic about how realistic we can be.
- The unlived life is not worth examining.
- The statue and the clay, one, and yet not one.
- Act so as to make the world the way you ought to want it to be.
- Those who can, do; those who can't, teach. I teach ethics.
- Coercive paternalism: it's not as bad as it sounds.
- A Philosopher is someone who worries that what works in practice will not work in theory.
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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')
Thursday, October 2, 2014
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