Journeyman Philosopher

Philosophy, at its best, challenges our long held views, such that we examine them more deeply than we might otherwise consider.

Thursday, 15 May 2008

Aristotle, Confucius, Ethics and Happiness

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This is an essay I wrote whilst a student after I read Aristotle’s Ethics , one of the true classics. Anyone can buy it, even in paperback –...
Sunday, 27 April 2008

Trust

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Trust is the foundation stone for the future success of humanity. A pre-requisite for trust is honesty, and honesty must start with honesty...
Friday, 11 April 2008

The Ghost in the Machine

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One of my favourite Sci-Fi movies, amongst a number of favourites, is the Japanese anime, Ghost in the Shell , by Mamoru Oshii. Made in 1995...
Thursday, 27 March 2008

The Laws of Nature

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This is another posting arising from an intellectually stimulating read: Michael Frayn’s The Human Touch , subtitled, Our Part in The Creati...
Friday, 14 March 2008

Imagination

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I first came across the term ‘intentionality’ as a philosophical term when I was reading John Searle’s Mind , and I had difficulties with it...
Sunday, 9 March 2008

What is Philosophy?

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This is one of those topics that is possibly best introduced by discussing what it is not. Traditionally, Western philosophy is divided into...
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Paul P. Mealing

Paul P. Mealing
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