It was said after the great Flood, God then declared that men would live no longer than 120 years of age because living longer made them too immoral and having a shorter lifespan will correct the arrogance we have about ...

Here it comes, babies....the abortion topic. It's one of the most vocal topics on Xanga. Whether one is Pro-Choice, or Pro-life, everyone has a very heated say about it. And it seems like the more you are pro-choice, th...

I'm sorry, I think like a poor person. I don't think about just doing something. I think about how long it will take to return on investment. Granted, that might hold me back from some great things, but I think it act...

This is a paper I wrote for ancient philosophy based on Socrates idea that virtue is knowledge.   I weaken his claim and argue for the toned down version.   Definitely not a perfect argument, but some...

Since becoming a post-grad student there has been a noticeable step up in my philosophical life.  They expect more originality and in subjects where I have little experience.  Though philosophy is something I'v...

  I love vigilante flicks. The core essence of vigilantism is ordinary people in extraordinary situations taking an active stand alone against all odds and without expectation of compensation or so much as even p...

So, it’s 1:35 and I’m just now starting my post. Fail. I should totally work out a way to get online at an earlier time so I don’t start things at odd hours like this. Hm.  That aside, I’m sure any of you who a...

[JD 2455154] It is often alleged that utilitarianism, even in its most nuanced variants, is "cold" or "heartless" in some way---that the rational calculation of consequences entails a sort of devaluing of human life. (I...