Romance is in the air, so here is a repost of my round-up of philosophers talking to their sweethearts – collected from conversations overheard at smoky cafés, college libraries, mountain caves, and seminar rooms the world over. The Aristotelian: “I wish to marry you, for I know that my happiness, both of body and soul, […]
“Should I marry you?” How philosophers answer Read More »
[I can’t remember where I saw a variation of this posted online.] You’re driving through a remote desert on your motorcycle and come across three stranded people. Your motorcycle can carry only one additional person. The three stranded people? An old woman who needs a hospital, your best friend who saved your life, and the
Life and death desert scenario — dark humor Read More »
Amusing: More of Fran Krause’s work here and here.
Deep Dark Fears comic Read More »
1. I’d kill for a Nobel Peace Prize. 2. I went to a restaurant that serves “Breakfast at any time.” So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance. 3. Half the people you know are below average. 4. What’s another word for thesaurus? 5. Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. 6. 99%
Fifty Quotations from Steven Wright Read More »
Note to self: To avoid offense or appropriation this holiday season: For the Christians I won’t say Merry Christmas and for the the Jews I won’t say Happy Hanukkah, as I am neither Christian nor Jew. Ditto for Yule and Kwanzaa, as I am neither pagan nor out of Africa (unless one goes way, way
The silent holiday season — or else Read More »
[Every few years I post an updated version of student bloopers from exams and essays.] A Brief History of Philosophy Humor alert: Being a compilation of student research collected over the years, gently edited by Stephen Hicks, Rockford University (updated: December 2016). Is philosophy a waist of time? Ethical debates have been around for a
An Alternate History of Philosophy — Student edition (2016) Read More »
Bulletin: Sex and Economics — A Modest Proposal Fellow citizens: Our nation’s sex life is in peril. Surveys show widespread sexual discontent. Market failure is everywhere. Many males complain of not getting enough sex and many females object to constant male looks and advances. Other males are dissatisfied with the options available in their local
Bulletin from the Office of the Reproducer-General Read More »
Now that we are solidly into Stage 3 … Stage 1 (early 20th century): Socialism is really true and moral and liberal capitalism is evil. [The evidence comes in. Shit.] Stage 2 (late 20th century): Evidence and logic are subjective constructs and all alternative constructs are equal. [Liberal-capitalist constructs continue to appeal to many people.
The Three Stages of Far-Left Advocacy (sarcastic version) Read More »