Journeyman Philosopher

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

01 February 2014

Quantum mechanics without complex algebra

In my last post I made reference to a comment Noson Yanofsky made in his book, The Outer limits of Reason , whereby he responded to...

03 January 2014

The Introspective Cosmos

I haven’t written anything meaty for a while, and I’m worried I might lose my touch. Besides, I feel the need to stimulate my brain and, ...

07 December 2013

Dr Who 50th Anniversary Special

A bit late, I know, as it was 2 weeks ago, but worthy of a post. Despite my advanced years, I didn’t see Dr Who in my teenage years when...

30 September 2013

Probability and Causality – can they be reconciled in our understanding of the universe?

In last month’s Philosophy Now (July/August 2013) Raymond Tallis wrote an interesting and provocative article (as he often does) on the su...

16 September 2013

I support Montreal protesters for right of religious expression

This is such wrong-thinking that I can’t imagine the motivation behind it. I spent 6 weeks in Montreal in 2001 and have very fond memories ...

18 August 2013

Moral relativism – a much abused and misconstrued term

The latest issue of Philosophy Now (Issue 97; July/August 2013) has as its theme ‘The Self’ but there are a couple of articles that touch o...

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Paul P. Mealing

Paul P. Mealing: Check out my book, ELVENE. Available as e-book and as paperback (print on demand, POD). Also this promotional Q&A on-line.

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