I certainly agree on the matter of intellectual ethics, which is why I am
puzzled by gilhyle's formulations. A couple of other points, though.
(1) I disagree that Lenin's characterization of materialism is
indistinguishable from objective idealism. The independently existing
reality has to b
While I have some idea of what I don't like about the other arguments
presented so far, I am baffled by this one. What exactly are you asserting
about the relation of philosophy and politics?
What do you think about the assertion made by Chris (and others over the
past century) that Lenin was
Typo! I meant to write: "I find his argument INconclusive."
At 01:57 PM 5/25/2005 -0400, Ralph Dumain wrote:
On the second article referenced:
SOCIOBIOLOGY: THE NEW RELIGION
http://itest.slu.edu/articles/90s/blackwell2.html
The author lucidly outlines the dilemmas involved in Wilson's positio
On the second article referenced:
SOCIOBIOLOGY: THE NEW RELIGION
http://itest.slu.edu/articles/90s/blackwell2.html
The author lucidly outlines the dilemmas involved in Wilson's position, but
I find his argument conclusive. Scientific materialism is not a religion,
and if a certain brand of sc
Justin has lost his mind, but I am no more pleased by the rest of the
debate on the marxistphilosophy and thaxis lists. I have to occupy my mind
with writing a eulogy over the next three days, so perhaps you'll excuse my
spotty participation.
Just a note on the article in FIRST THINGS (a reac
