Religion and Ethics Forum
Religion and Ethics Discussion => Philosophy, in all its guises. => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on December 23, 2018, 06:19:06 PM
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According to Nigel (Warburton)
https://fivebooks.com/best-books/best-philosophy-books-2018/
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According to Nigel (Warburton)
https://fivebooks.com/best-books/best-philosophy-books-2018/
Less interested in what todays opinion formers recommend in terms of the philosophy of others since all must have some kind of part in the referendum and election of 2016.
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Who is this guy?
Perhaps more than any other academic subject, philosophy has direct connections with life
Really? Ever heard of a subject called biology?
Also, I'm not a fan of the virtue signalling.
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Less interested in what todays opinion formers recommend in terms of the philosophy of others since all must have some kind of part in the referendum and election of 2016.
Don't see the relevance of your comment but I hope you have a fulfilling Christmas and that you find joy and peace in your faith.
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Who is this guy?
Really? Ever heard of a subject called biology?
Also, I'm not a fan of the virtue signalling.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Warburton
I think he is using life in a different sense to you here. I have no idea what virtue signalling means here. Have a peaceful chilled holiday
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Who is this guy?
Really? Ever heard of a subject called biology?
Also, I'm not a fan of the virtue signalling.
The books, however, mostly look quite interesting. I'm particularly intrigued by the woman who has decided to live her life based on Aristotelian principles. I mean, the fact that he was horribly wrong about most things science related, should give cause to be sceptical about everything else too.
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Warburton
I think he is using life in a different sense to you here.
It's quite bad isn't it, for an alleged philosopher to be so imprecise about his language.
I have no idea what virtue signalling means here. Have a peaceful chilled holiday
His decision to trumpet the fact that he picked three books by women and only two books by men.
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It's quite bad isn't it, for an alleged philosopher to be so imprecise about his language.
His decision to trumpet the fact that he picked three books by women and only two books by men.
No. It's not a philosophical paper and you knew what he meant. Context as ever is important.
And again no, his point is that it is the right choice based on the books.
Time for hot chocolate with some coffee liqueur
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Don't see the relevance of your comment but I hope you have a fulfilling Christmas and that you find joy and peace in your faith.
And all the very best to you also.