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Category Archives: Philosophy
A Paradox
“We are faced with the paradoxical fact that education has become one of the chief obstacles to intelligence and freedom of thought.” –Bertrand Russell, Philosopher (1872-1970) Anyone interested in arguing against that stance?
Broken? Not Me.
Several days ago, I read a blog post written by a friend. Combining the experience of a wife, mother, grandmother, artist, writer and often a wise philospher, she routinely makes sense of the things we don’t want to think about. … Continue reading
Posted in 25 blogs, Philosophy, Wisdom
Tagged beauty, brokenness, Lisa Anne Tindal, Philosophy, Wisdom
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An Essential Characteristic
The essential characteristic of philosophy, which makes it a study distinct from science, is criticism. It examines critically the principles employed in science and in daily life; it searches out any inconsistencies there may be in these principles, and it … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, Philosophy
Tagged Bertrand Russell, Philosophy, right and wrong
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Are We Not All Guilty?
It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle He died almost 100 years ago and we still haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, Philosophy, Uncategorized, Wisdom
Tagged common sense, faulty thinking, Philosophy, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Wisdom
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You Never Know
Saw a quote that said, “Speak to people in a way that if they died the next day you’d be satisfied with the last thing you said to them,” and I can’t emphasize this enough. Good point. It does have … Continue reading
Posted in death, Philosophy, Photographs
Tagged death, healing and completing relationships, Kindness
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My Advice
As we start another week: For the important challenges we face, we should take them on with the enthusiasm of a 4-year old in a Batman costume. For the not-so-vital tasks, let us think like a dog; Everyone is a … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, dogs, General Information, Note to self, Observations, Philosophy
Tagged attitude, batman, dogs, Negativity
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My Philosophy
Sharing some wisdom from Kurt’s Cultural Offering site. Kurt, via Nicholas Bate, just happened to share my Philosophy on seeking medical attention. “Give it two weeks. If it doesn’t kill you in two weeks, you aren’t going to die from … Continue reading
Posted in 25 blogs, Medical advice, Philosophy
Tagged Baylor College of Medicine, Kurt HArden, medical attention, medicine, Megan Visotski, Nicholas Bate
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Not Conclusive?
“Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” —Ann Landers Photo of Martha, enjoying the afternoon sun shining through the front storm door. Life is good.
On Eschatological Urgency
Yesterday, blogging buddy David Kanigan posted Dad’s Favorite Song (29sec) It reminded me of conversations I have had with my parents, wife and our daughters. Isn’t it interesting that sometimes we remember events with clarity, while others who were there have … Continue reading
Posted in music, On Fatherhood, Philosophy, Proud Daddy
Tagged A simple Life, eschatology, how we want to be remembered, Ricky Skaggs
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According To Doctor Al. . .
“Any religion or philosophy which is not based on respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy.” Albert Schweitzer
Mitigating Chaos 