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Morality, Rationality, Survival and the Law
I was having a bit of a debate with an Objectivist and we got into some questions about morality and rationality. It related to the question of suicide, and I maintained that suicide is irrational but not immoral and that the individual has the liberty...
Posted 03 June 2008 08:27 PM by Brainpolice | with no comments
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An Apolitical Approach To Libertarianism
In the discussion and debate that goes on among libertarians, it is disputed as to wether or not libertarians should vote and participate in party politics. Some see voting as the only practical option, some think that there should be a multi-pronged...
Posted 05 April 2008 08:05 PM by Brainpolice | 10 comment(s)
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Political Philosophy Is Dead
Clearly, conservatism and liberalism have become anti-concepts, devoid of any objective meaning. They used to have fairly clear definitions, but now they are meaningless terms that change with the context and times at the drop of a hat. The people refering...
Posted 30 March 2008 09:30 AM by Brainpolice | 1 comment(s)
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Altruism Doesn't Exist
Is it really possible for someone to engage in a completely selfless act? A rational exploration of the question must lead to a negative rather then affirmative answer. For isn't it the case that no matter what action one engages in, it involves their...
Posted 25 March 2008 12:50 AM by Brainpolice | 22 comment(s)
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Two Fallacies (Or Three?)
In discussing and debating economic and political issues, there are some rather ridiculous fallacies that are commonly manifested in public discourse. These fallacies are not directed at the content of one's ideas so much as the character of those...
Posted 06 December 2007 06:26 PM by Brainpolice | 2 comment(s)
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