Category Archives: Philosophy

The Feast Day of St. Thomas More

Posted on 22 June 2011 by Shaun Kenney

“Most would understand the phrase that the mind of More was like a diamond that a tyrant threw away into a ditch, because he could not break it.” — G.K. Chesterton Today is the feast day of St. Thomas More, … Continue reading →

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The Stone: Subjectivity and the Pitfalls of ‘Rational Choice Philosophy’

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Shaun Kenney

Ever since I picked up Alexander Schuessler’s A Logic of Expressive Choice, I have been a rabid opponent of rational choice theory in favor of this alternative method — which for one reason or another, has yet to seriously pick … Continue reading →

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Curiosity in Philosophy

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Shaun Kenney

For those with a more philosophical bend, the New York Times as re-started their philosophy column/blog entitled The Stone.  To kick things off, Justin E.H. Smith asks whether specialization to the exclusion of curiosity is really all that beneficial a … Continue reading →

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“Death to the Machines!”

Posted on 20 February 2011 by Shaun Kenney

I was introduced to the movie Metropolis by a very close friend of mine, and I have to admit the 1927 Fritz Lang classic has become one of my favorite movies of all time. The script was written by Thea … Continue reading →

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Governor McDonnell on Federalism

Posted on 7 February 2011 by Shaun Kenney

I’ve always preferred the role of Vice President as the philosopher-king, the one who constantly speaks to the nations conscience rather than merely being the president’s hatchetman. McDonnell seems to be angling for just that role… despite not truly “angling” … Continue reading →

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Burke vs. Aquinas

Posted on 22 January 2011 by Shaun Kenney

It all started with this dumb comment from Eric Fuller, one of the victims of the shooter in Tuscon, given to Democracy NOW and picked up by Politico: “Their [Sarah Palin, Glen Beck and John Boehner] wish for Second Amendment … Continue reading →

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Library Bars

Posted on 5 January 2011 by Shaun Kenney

Yes, Virginia.  Such awesomeness exists: That’s right – drinking establishments that have lined their walls, and shelves, with everything from hardbound classics and modern novellas to law encyclopedias and philosophical tomes. Actually, alcohol and the written word have a close … Continue reading →

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Posted on 4 January 2011 by Shaun Kenney

“I don’t trust liberals, I trust conservatives.” That’s pretty darned hardcore, Seneca. Did he really say this?  I dunno, but as I’m sure my left-of-center friends will be quick to point out, Seneca did advise Nero…

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On Violence in Politics

Posted on 5 May 2010 by Shaun Kenney

“Der Krieg ist eine bloße Fortsetzung der Politik mit anderen Mitteln” – Carl von Clausewitz, On War (1832) The handicapped are the model citizens of tomorrow. That sounds like the very worst of what many Americans would consider to be … Continue reading →

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AC360 on Confederate Heritage Month

Posted on 8 April 2010 by Shaun Kenney

I watched this last night and was surprised by two things: (1) how objectively fair Anderson Cooper was to this gentleman from the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and (2) how… well… how some folks will believe anything to whitewash the … Continue reading →

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