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Comment on On Bullshit – by Harry G. Frankfurt by tysdaddy

tysdaddy — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:49:25 +0000

How exactly is this book bullshit? I really couldn’t follow your reasoning . . .

The interesting thing about this is that it was originally published in 1985. It’s been around for some time in philosophical circles and has spawned a few other interesting books about the subject.

I recently wrote a post about bullshit as it applies to apologies, and used some of this book, among other, as reference material. Following the tag led me here.

Interesting post. But methinks it’s just more bullshit . . .

Ha!

Brian

Comment on Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog!) – by Jerome K. Jerome by James

James — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:30:36 +0000

Pedantic perhaps but Three Men in a Boat is based on reality. The ‘three men’ actually did the journey down the Thames from London to Oxford and then Oxford to Reading – all rowed in a Victorian Camping Skiff. Written in 1889 – which you’d never believe when reading it as it’s a truly timeless piece of writing.
Check out http://www.threemeninaboat2008.blogspot.com/ where we’ll be rowing the same route shortly over a 7 day period.
J

Comment on No More War. Please? by The Boss

The Boss — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:23:59 +0000

Screw Eddie Vedder and his self-righteous wannabe popular again attitude. He has not had a good song in over a decade. Go Obama!

Comment on The GOD Delusion – by Richard Dawkins by acelini

acelini — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:58:55 +0000

I think the debate needed to focus more on Darwin vs. Intelligent Design mainly because we can’t prove God’s existence. That being said, we can’t scientifically disprove it either. We can amass two hundred years of facts (evolution), but until we find that definitive “NO!”, faith will remain in the faithful. That’s part of the problem with faith – it requires no facts.

To the second point, I too considered myself an Agnostic (seemed the “safe” choice to make). Now, I see the folly of that label. I do believe in “something else” that is out there (as a practioner of the martial arts and yoga, chi is a mysterious lesson), but I do not believe in a jealous overlord who creates (and destroys) at will. I think Dawkins’ book helped me see the folly of my own labels.

That being said, I do not feel the need to take up the Atheist flag and protest all the “fooled believers.” (Yet.) They have a right to their own beliefs. My problem is when those beliefs interfere with my beliefs – freedom of speech, for instance. I see a day coming when our lack of separation between church and state will have a splintering effect on this country. Pleasant thoughts before morning coffee, eh?

Comment on The GOD Delusion – by Richard Dawkins by JulieOshields

JulieOshields — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:18:11 +0000

I loved this book. It was tough reading at times, but it helped me to recognize my own thoughts and feelings. I have been a closet Athiest for a long time and didn’t even know it.
When I first started doubting, and questioning my beliefs, I would say I was Agnostic. After reading the book, I realized I am Atheist, not Agnostic, and it is not a negative thing. I feel at peace with my realization, and don’t have to add the, “I believe ( ). accept for this part.”
If someone asks about my belief, or lack thereof, I let them know, and tell them also that I am fine with everyone believing what they want. This is just how I have chosen to live my life.

Comment on Iraq, $5,000 Per Second? by representativepress

representativepress — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:17:04 +0000

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Comment on The GOD Delusion – by Richard Dawkins by chillinatthecabstand

chillinatthecabstand — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:08:41 +0000

I thought it was good, but he focused too much on the creation vs. evolution debate instead of God’s existence.

Comment on The Awful Truth Behind 5 Items Probably On Your Grocery List by alyce

alyce — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:11:34 +0000

have you read “Omnivore’s Dilemma” or “In Defense of Food” or seen “The Future of Food”? Just curious.

Comment on The Awful Truth Behind 5 Items Probably On Your Grocery List by Pete

Pete — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:47:37 +0000

Unfortunately I’ve about Chiquita and other fruit companies thanks to this documentary I watched at least 5 years ago. http://www.lifeanddebt.org/about.html How easily we forget.

Comment on The Book List by J. Kaye

J. Kaye — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:15:57 +0000

Welcome to the 100+ Reading Challenge! I have posted your link on the right sidebar of the blog. Another thing I am doing something, at least I think it is. I’d like to start posting the participating members favorite book for each month on the blog. January is posted on the blog and some have sent February’s. If you send me your favorite book and author of the book for January, I’ll post it in the photo slider.

Best of luck and above all, have fun!