Category Archives: Philosophy

Bertrand Russell’s humorous anecdote on faith

Posted on November 28, 2022 by odeboyz

“I admire especially a certain prophetess who lived beside a lake in northern New York State about the year 1820. She announced to her numerous followers that she possessed the power of walking on water, and that she proposed to … Continue reading →

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How to be generous at Christmas

Posted on November 24, 2022 by odeboyz

“showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected”1 Generous gifts at Christmas are a balancing act between social duty, economics and expectations. In the definition (above) ‘more’ is important. A generous person … Continue reading →

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A philosophical question updated

Posted on July 21, 2022 by odeboyz
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Bertrand Russell on Controversy

Posted on July 21, 2022 by odeboyz

“If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, that is a sign that you are subconsciously aware of having no good reason for thinking as you do. If someone maintains that two and two are five, or that … Continue reading →

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When Does an Election Become an Undemocratic Lottery?

Posted on December 20, 2021 by odeboyz

The basic premise of British democracy is that if anyone at all votes, an election is deemed to be democratic. Therefore if only three people vote and one candidate receives two votes, that’s enough. Even if the electorate is 64,831. … Continue reading →

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Woody Guthrie on the meaning of poverty

Posted on November 29, 2021 by odeboyz

“They can always think up a million nice good excellent reasons why it is better for you to go ragged and hungry and down and out and even in the dark, as long as it makes them a profit.”

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‘Greed is Good’ Speech

Posted on November 22, 2021 by odeboyz

“The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms; greed … Continue reading →

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J S Mill on the responsibilities of parents and the state

Posted on November 15, 2021 by odeboyz

“It still remains unrecognised, that to bring a child into existence without a fair prospect of being able, not only to provide food for its body, but instruction and training for its mind, is a moral crime, both against the … Continue reading →

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The Philosopher and the Chair

Posted on October 4, 2021 by odeboyz

A philosophy professor entered his lecture theatre and put a chair on the desk. He then asked his students to prove the chair didn’t exist.The students settled to the task except for one. He spent a few seconds writing his … Continue reading →

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Bertrand Russell on Religion

Posted on September 20, 2021 by odeboyz
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