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Philosophy

Philosophy
This is a holding topic for a variety of sub-topics on various aspects of philosophy.


Blue-Collar Philosophy
by Richard in Japan (conservative)
Published: May 30, 2011
We working-class stiffs don't hate intellectuals. We know someday we may need intelligent people around, so we like to reward and encourage that sort of behavior -- just so they don't get the idea that they're BETTER than the rest of u

On Principles
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: May 19, 2011
What are moral principles? And why believe in them?

Pursuing dreams
by Russell W. Dickson (libertarian)
Published: March 6, 2011
Cynical people always assume that everything can and will go wrong. They never try anything because they are afraid to fail. But I suspect that a tiny part of them doesn't want any of us to go forward, claim our dreams...

Christmas, Charity, and Welfare
by Ahov (libertarian)
Published: December 25, 2010
The idea of charity and giving to another has become perverted by our government in its efforts to appear superior.

This isn't Statism : A few points on the current state of affairs.
by Logical Premise (statist)
Published: June 16, 2010
A better understanding of what exactly to expect from the near future from the statist viewpoint.

Classical Liberalism and the Radical Roots of the American Revolution
by Ryan Burgett (libertarian)
Published: January 29, 2010
What was the ideology of our founding father? It is called "Classical Liberalism" and is an incredibly radical philosophy. This article explains its basic tenets in the context of our nation's founding.

Halfthink: How Incomplete Reasoning Costs Us Our Liberty
by Wilson Locke (libertarian)
Published: January 12, 2010
We tend to think halfway through, and we usually stop thinking as soon as we've achieved our desired outcome. In politics, this often costs us our liberty. This article will discuss the concept of halfthink in Keynesian economics, central banking, interventionism, the short-circuiting of due process and in our everyday life.

More on an Open Mind
by SovereignJim (libertarian)
Published: December 29, 2009
Knowing the truth about a subject of interest to you is of paramount importance

More Sovereignism
by SovereignJim (libertarian)
Published: December 27, 2009
Additional features of Sovereignism

Do you have an Open Mind?
by SovereignJim (libertarian)
Published: December 21, 2009
Describes what a valid open mind is. It also defines a fundamentalist and a dogmatist.

Sovereignism
by SovereignJim (libertarian)
Published: December 15, 2009
Sovereignism is my reality-based philosophy of life and politics. A sovereign is the person or entity that decides. Humans are born with a strong instinct to control.

The Orwellian Nature of Objectivism
by The English Teacher (libertarian)
Published: December 8, 2008
A curious libertarian meets the acolytes of Ayn Rand and is silenced by the thought police.

What is an Honorable Skeptic?
by Dale Husband (liberal)
Published: December 7, 2008
This is my ethical philosophy that I always express everywhere I may go.

Seeking balance in politics and activism
by Dale Husband (liberal)
Published: October 18, 2008
Moderation in politics will ensure that the best solutions will be found, and we must resist the urge to go to extremes.

The great societal shift
by -savoy (libertarian)
Published: October 16, 2008
World banks are ruining our planet and it is time that technology and resources, not money, be the driving force of society.

New Academy Uses Scientology Styles
by Terryeo (centrist)
Published: September 14, 2008
Will Smith's Academy and the Church of Scientology's Study Technology

Subtopics under this Topic:

Communitarianism
Social relationship and system based on creating a free society of volunteers and robotic mechanization without capitalism or socialism.

Conservatism
Conservatism, defined in a President

Democracy
Ideas on the theory of democracy.

Discrimination


Family Values


Fomenting Democracy
Blowback to America's developing oligarchy and a tyranny by the minority

Liberalism
Attempts to examine Liberalism from angles for both advantages and disadvantages.

Libertarianism
Libertarianism and its workability in light of human nature, the nature of the masses and of that minority fascinated with power.

Liberty


Parenting
Articles on parenting, including strategies for effective post-divorce cooperation between former spouses.

Political Theory


Socialism
Analysis of Socialism, its good points and its bad points. Its successes and its foibles.

Statism and Liberty don't mix


Tea Party Movement
Tea Party describes the tax protests nationwide against government spending and raising taxation. Rallies and protests are springing up spontaneously all over America.