Author: Huenemann

Brian Leiter, whose webpage probably gets more attention from anglo-american philosophers than any other, hosted this poll. It’s closed now, but it’s interesting to see the results.

Per Clay’s request: a search function for this blog, on the bottom, right.

Since Christopher Hitchens regularly pops up in discussion on this blog, I thought readers might be interested in this account of a recent “altercation” in Beirut. Short story: Hitchens acts to take down a swastika in a public square, gets attacked by some serious thugs, and stands up for what he believes (but has to retreat before getting killed). Scary stuff, really.

Philosophical question: is Hitchens right to say that, when you see a swastika, you are obligated to deface it or tear it down?

“The Examined Life.” Get more info and see the trailer here. Watch out for my hero, Cornel West: “I’m a blues man in the life of the mind.”

(Thanks to Sohrab for the link!)

The “God doesn’t exist” brownies were delicious!