Posted in Philosophy, Current Events, Politics on Aug 29th, 2008 No Comments »
I didn’t watch all of the Democratic National Convention — yawn — but I saw enough to know I didn’t miss anything. I heard Ted Kennedy’s speech, as well as Michelle Obama’s and Barack’s, and my initial response to all of it is this: What a sham. These clever Dems know exactly what and what […]
Posted in Philosophy, Current Events, Politics, Life Itself on Jul 22nd, 2008 1 Comment »
I love John Mauldin’s newsletters. I am not his typical fan, I’m sure, as I am not a venture capitalist and my investing doesn’t go much beyond an IRA. But I learned of him one day while reading Thrutch by Amit Ghate and have been enjoying Mr. Mauldin’s newsletters ever since.
This past week he had […]
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Blog Maintenance on Jul 22nd, 2008 1 Comment »
Ok, as one of my friends recently pointed out, a serious time lapse has occurred on my blog. I feel bad about that, but it is what it is. I could rattle off a whole litany of excuses. I actually think I have some pretty good ones like I started a new relationship, I had […]
Posted in Philosophy, Current Events, Politics on Apr 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
Mark Steyn wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on Barack Obama and his former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. [Hat tip: Scott Shepherd]
Incidentally, if you missed hearing one of Wright’s fiery sermons, just search “Reverend Wright” at www.youtube.com and take your pick.
Steyn’s article, dated March 15th, opens with his observations on Rev. […]
Posted in Philosophy, Books, Art on Oct 16th, 2007 No Comments »
I was excited to see this article by Robert Bidnatto posted at Atlas Sphere, which discusses the latest developments for the film adaptation of Ayn Rand’s magnum opus, Atlas Shrugged.
Vadim Perelman is the director, and, like Rand, he is from Russia. I haven’t seen his film, House of Sand and Fog, but I’ve heard good […]
Posted in Psychology, Philosophy, Miscellany, Life Itself on Oct 9th, 2007 2 Comments »
Sam Harris recently gave a lecture at an “atheist” conference where he shocked his audience by telling them their use of the label “atheist” is a huge mistake — “a mistake of some consequence,” to be exact.
To understand the magnitude of his “seditious proposal,” you have to know that Harris is considered one of the […]
Posted in Philosophy, Current Events, Politics on Oct 7th, 2007 2 Comments »
Avi Lewis’ interview of Ayaan Hirsi Ali is an excellent example of the fundamental differences between thinkers on the Left versus the Right. It’s also an excellent example of Hirsi Ali’s intellectual prowess.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a genius. I know she would probably deny that claim, but anyone who can rise out of one of […]
Posted in Philosophy, Art, Miscellany on Oct 6th, 2007 No Comments »
Here’s a short and sweet article on Ayn Rand in Forbes online. (hat tip: Rick Gaber) I think the authors are right that the time is ripe for a truly secular morality — a morality that celebrates this life, however fleeting.
Phil Donahue once questioned Ayn Rand about her atheism. At the time, she was still […]
Posted in Philosophy, Miscellany on Jul 7th, 2007 1 Comment »
I’ve mentioned before that the debate on religion (faith) versus reason is “heating up,” and like the elections of 2008, the outcome of the debate promises to be a pivotal turning point in human history.
One glimpse into the dialog between a mystic and a rationalist can be read in the letters exchanged between Sam Harris […]