Archive for the 'Philosophy' Category
In this very long article I hope to discuss the dangerous cliff on which we presently stand.
I have lightly discussed revolution in a couple of former articles but this is an in-depth look at what can precipitate one.
The French Revolution of 1789 overthrew an absolute monarchy and ended a system of feudalism for [...]
June 21st, 2009 | Posted in Fear, History, Philosophy, Politics, Poverty, society | 8 Comments
During this period of religious significance to both Christians and Jews, a mental ‘almost overload’ has “….come upon me”–while I was raking last fall’s leaves.
Not being a theologian the following is the best that I could do.
Christians celebrate Easter as the rebirth of the Savior—someone who would cleanse them of sin and perpetuate [...]
April 10th, 2009 | Posted in Fear, History, Philosophy, society | 6 Comments
A reader sent me an e-mail today that made me think about greed as the source of discontent in our society.
There is a connection between conservatism and greed but it is not an absolute “A=B”.
One can be ‘conservative’ (as I am) and not be greedy (as I am not).
Greed stems from conservatism but [...]
April 6th, 2009 | Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Poverty, ethics, responsibility, society, survival | 6 Comments
For a number of years I have been going to the same resort in Jamaica. Quite a few years ago I met the man who picks up trash and plastic cups from the beach, arranges the beach lounges and chairs for the next day and then rakes the beach.
He’s a Rastafarian as is his father [...]
March 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Environment, Philosophy, Poverty, Truth, War, ethics, society | 31 Comments
“It’s easy to find fault but difficult to find solutions.”
John W. Malenda
Friends and loyal readers, I will be “off-line” for a couple of weeks but don’t despair, I will return!
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February 15th, 2008 | Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Truth, Uncategorized | 5 Comments