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(Thanks to Mike Linford for the link.)
Scientists Successfully Teach Gorilla It Will Die Someday

This post features a compelling account of someone working his way out of the belief that life is fair. It also reminds me of a great Simpsons line:

Apu: “I think that karma is a lot of baloney.”

Homer: “Mmmm. Caramel baloney….”

There is relatively high per-capita beardedness in our philosophy department.  Ever wonder why?  While I am not sure Hunemann is interested in this defense, this article defends the thesis that “the practice of shaving is alike ridiculous and absurd, and that it violates one of the laws of nature.”  (Hat tip to Mike Linford for the link).

If you’re a stodgy reader like Kleiner and me, you will be glad to learn that the USU Library has put a set of “The Great Books of the Western World” on prominent display on the second floor in the new books area. Each volume is available for check out, or you can sit and read your Gibbon in the nearest comfy chair.

Welcome to the 2010-11 academic year. We’re hoping you’re facing many stimulating classes and encountering some interesting thoughts.

Here’s something just to get your thoughts going: David Hume ….