Hang on – I’m getting an idea 4 Mar 2016 So, it’s been a while. My brain went into recess while my finances collapsed, I changed jobs and generally got unwell for a while. I aim to start writing again soon. Nothing too deep, just random brainfarts. I’ll also blog for money š Philosophy
Creationism and Intelligent Design Consequences of theistic evolution 3 Jul 201022 Jun 2018 So in parts one and two I proposed a problem and solution to the reconciliation of a limited theism with science, and in particular evolution. The aim was to preserve a complete scientific explanation, with no constraints or hedging or intervention, and to see if it could be made consistent… Read More
Freedom The Abstract and the Concrete, or, the Road to Fascism 9 Apr 20179 Apr 2017 I was thinking about the way in which the anti-abortionists justify their views. I have always said that āPro-Lifeā is a misnomer. Instead of being pro-life, they are pro-potentialĀ life. In order to protect potential lives, they ignore the needs and rights of those who haveĀ actualĀ life ā the women who cannot… Read More
Epistemology Defining philosophy 22 May 201018 Sep 2017 While I am travelling, of course an interesting net phenomenon occurs: people trying to define what philosophy is. It began with Simon Critchley opening a philosophy blog in the New York Times. As pleased as some are to see such a beast, they objected to Critchley being the blogger, and… Read More
That sounds potentially dangerous, and exciting, so for us Yanks it’s quintessentially Australian. Carry on.
“What are our ideas or ambitions? Play. Ideas! Why, that bloody bleating goat Temple has ideas. MacCann has ideas too. Every jackass going the roads thinks he has ideas.” – Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Dr. Wilkins, glad to see you back! I was just thinking about you a few days ago. Hmmm, spooky action at a distance!
It will be good to have you back! While there are greater injustices in the world, I have found your misfortunes personally saddening and outrageous, given your abilities and your decency.
Have you been making fairy circles while not blogging? Is this your work? http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/03/14/science/fairy-circles-australia.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=mini-moth®ion=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below