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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
Philosophy’s Critique of Scientism — Part 2

Philosophy’s Critique of Scientism — Part 2

Read Part 1 Here
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Philosophy’s Critique of Scientism — Part 1

Philosophy’s Critique of Scientism — Part 1

In response to requests from multiple readers.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Kierkegaard’s Ethics

Kierkegaard’s Ethics

I prepared this for one of my courses and wanted to share it with my Medium readers.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Conversations with a Croat Cevapčići Vendor

Conversations with a Croat Cevapčići Vendor

Every person has a perspective from which we can learn; don’t fear diversity.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Is Anyone Seriously Studying UFOs?

Is Anyone Seriously Studying UFOs?

A follow-up to a previous story sparked by a reader’s question.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
Calmly Resisting the Fad of Stoicism

Calmly Resisting the Fad of Stoicism

The Pet Rock of self-improvement.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
What if the Universe Is NOT Expanding?

What if the Universe Is NOT Expanding?

I have always questioned a central group think dogma of astrophysics.
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Douglas Giles, PhD
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