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Since it is rather difficult to separate the two completely, one group has been created to discuss both politics and philosophy politely. This group's content is publicly visible, but you must be a member to post.
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Right brained living in a left brain world? Or are we our own worst enemy?
Started by Alex (up-late). Last reply by Sciencemama 1 hour ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I was watching a video recently thinking I was learning about the right and left brain, a theory I had heard about but was unconvinced of, part the way through things took a far more interesting turn.The author (Iain McGilchrist) began comparing what goes on in the left and right hemispheres with what goes on in society. In describing the current state of affairs he quotes Tocueville "Society will develop a new kind of servitude which covers the surface of society with a network of complicated…Continue
Squashed Philosophers and other great philosophy blogs
Started by Sciencemama. Last reply by Alex (up-late) Apr 23. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Little time to read the great philosophers?I found this great website called The Squashed Philosophers. Their tagline...the big books, the ones which defined the way The West thinks now, in their original words, neatly abridged down into little afternoons reads.Have trouble understanding philosophy, but want to? Try the humorous Philosophy Bro's blog…Continue
Gifted lifestyle?
Started by Alex (up-late). Last reply by Sciencemama Apr 22. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I've been thinking a lot lately about alternative lifestyles. More and more I'm finding the traditional lifestyle letting me down and people talking like it's every man for himself. The isolation here is profound and moving is less a lifestyle choice and more what you can afford/are prepared to put up with.I've been considering a van or mobile home and joining the "Grey nomads" but I can see future problems. I considered a boathouse but mourings are hard to come by, maintainece is expensive and…Continue
Addictions -- Acceptable and Illicit
Started by Dan F. Last reply by K.C. Stephens Mar 13. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I find it really interesting, the artificial division between what is allowed and what is not, the halal and haram of the moral, legal and societal codes. One interesting area is addictions, the field my service works in.I recently saw a quick blurb noting the invention of inhalable caffeine. …Continue
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