Damn the Absolute!
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Trust plays a central role in democratic societies. If we can’t rely upon fellow community members to act in accordance with generally accepted norms, then…
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We occupy human environments that are overlapped by numerous social, moral, and political systems. Some of these interlock while it’s unclear how exactly others relate…
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Many Western philosophers have approached questions of knowledge conceiving of truth as something that is “out there,” unchangeable, abstract, and universal. There is an inherent…
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Early in life we learn rules for moral conduct. We are taught which actions are right and which ones are wrong. Eventually we’re able to…
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Theorists and activists argue that education is the bedrock of a democratic society. Having a well-educated citizenry is necessary for people to meet the demands…
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We want to be in proper relationship with the world. In other words, we want to have as many true beliefs as possible, or, at…
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There is a strong tension between localism or place and the overwhelming forces of globalism. We might say that in addition to living in the…
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In the process of creating political worldviews, there are a variety of values we integrate and use as foundational. Liberty, equality, fraternity, and solidarity are…