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An Excursion into Truth and Freedom in Buddhism

Eastern Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Philosophy

February 2, 2018/by Darrell Arnold

Now, various religions and philosophical schools have freedom narratives. And in many of them, truth sets us free. However, Plato's account differs from many...

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Plato’s Allegory of the Cave (2)

History of Philosophy, On Reason, Philosophy

February 2, 2018/by Darrell Arnold

RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Plato's Allegory of the Cave is one of the most important narratives about freedom in the history of philosophy. In the...

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A good will versus good intentions

History of Philosophy, Moral theory

January 30, 2018/by Darrell Arnold

Kant famously says that only one thing is good without qualification -- a good will. We are to judge a person's moral worth not...

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A discourse ethics

Moral theory, On Reason

January 26, 2018/by Darrell Arnold

RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Many thinkers of the modern period have recognized that open dialogue can benefit our individual decision-making. John Stuart Mill clearly...

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