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In 1914, Max Scheler Described Much of the Next 107 Years

In 1914, Max Scheler Described Much of the Next 107 Years

He identified a major motivator for social and political conflict.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
William James’s Argument for Free Will

William James’s Argument for Free Will

It’s a simple hypothesis: I have the ability to choose freely what actions I will take. Whether that hypothesis is correct — or its…
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Buddhism Is Wrong

Buddhism Is Wrong

I heard a celebrity spout a mistaken thought and had to respond.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Does Anyone Understand What “Freedom” Means?

Does Anyone Understand What “Freedom” Means?

By the look of things, not many.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
The Curse of Oak Island and the Templar Myth

The Curse of Oak Island and the Templar Myth

Did something happen on Oak Island? Yes. Did the Knights Templar exist? Yes. Were they connected in any way? Uh, no.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
UFOs Are Real, but Our Thinking about Them Is Not Realistic

UFOs Are Real, but Our Thinking about Them Is Not Realistic

Can we have an intelligent discussion about UFO phenomena?
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Richard Rorty

Richard Rorty

Escaping from analytic to pragmatic philosophy.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Pragmatism — The Philosophy with Cash Value

Pragmatism — The Philosophy with Cash Value

Philosophy is at its best when it does deal directly with issues that confront human beings in their everyday lives.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Answering a Question from a Reader

Answering a Question from a Reader

Yes, I love sincere questions and discussing ideas.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
The Idea of Race

The Idea of Race

A snippet from my textbook, due to be released in December.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
What Is Democracy? Is It the Best Form of Government?

What Is Democracy? Is It the Best Form of Government?

Transcript from my podcast in which I delve into these questions.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
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