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I teach philosophy online at JCTC. I earned an MA in philosophy from the University of Louisville in 1995. My interests include philosophy of religion, philosophical counseling, logic, Wittgenstein, ethics, business ethics, and bioethics. I currently teach

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Lessons people can learn from making mistakes: 1 of 7
The fear of making mistakes stifles many people's creativity and innovation. We are often so worried about what will happen if we make a mistake or if something goes wrong that we do nothing. Richard Dawkins tells the story of a professor of his in school who researched and wrote for years on a particular biological phenomen... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Secret love: 25 of 174
This I could never tell her for she was like a song I forgot to write I forgot to write her letters a poem without, words within take my line by hand risk my name for a place, a space cities cannot compare with you; only this could I tell her for what am I but a second but a second too late, too lost and without time, tempted? More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is there proof that God exists?: 5 of 34
What's wrong with using faith as evidence for God's existence? Many will likely be wondering this as the search for evidence beyond one's own faith continues. But, what's wrong with basing our beliefs solely on faith without worrying about evidence? Well, there are several things wrong with this. First, it ignores the possib... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Change: 26 of 173
Still I have spoken of change, but have changed nothing and I have spoken of cowards and been one I have spoken of change, but have changed nothing and I have spoken of fear and felt it I have spoken of change, but have changed nothing and I have spoken of life, and lived it I have spoken of change, but have changed nothing ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The importance of reading: 10 of 62
I have spent the year reading. Well, I have spent quite a lot of time this year reading, to the detriment of other activities, principally writing, which is the point of this effort. I asked a colleague of mine what kind of books he found himself reading these days as a man of the world, rather than a student. He replied, co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy Introduction to the social contract theory: 1 of 6
Social contract theory raises the possibility that the need for social order and certain inherent constraints might provide us with a natural basis for morality. While it might seem that there are strong incentives for social anarchy without an outside objective (and perhaps supernatural) source of morality, according to som... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Life compared to golf: 3 of 15
I have been playing golf since college and while it has not always been easy to find my A game on the course it has always been a learning process. In this post I'd like to share five lessons I've learned from the game of golf. 1. Patience You have to learn patience to succeed in golf quite simply because it takes time (at l... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 125 of 599
Requiem Night colour, the heart Ignites with a blaze The fire Feel it, can you feel it? The indigo evening fades in stages As I climb to the celestial observe Where the word is written "Speak to me of high places And dreams Sing, and sing to me a song without words A sigh Open are the double doors of the horizon Unlocked are... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love expressed: 155 of 719
Warm & Tender Love Warm and tender love dark sky, the night changing shape, a star supernova, with light Of these, hope calls caressing towards the sun a light circles close that comes to change, to become Sad that we've seen this world before it came so quickly so wide the sky before us why stand and stare still, I feel, ca... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Ideas for improving the United States education system: 22 of 99
If we are truly serious about getting better teachers there are several things we can do that would have more lasting long-term benefits. 1. Demand higher standards for our kids in school. Too many parents say they want better schools but complain when their child is told they are not doing well or is getting poor grades. It... More..