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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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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Abstract poems: 248 of 576
ViennaAsnowing falling starless skywreaks havoc with theradio signalsat home we watchthe sunstealing rising cloudless skyfrom thecable TV wonderlandthese channelssurface from time to timein Viennaof all placeswhere the city sleepinglooks to the nightAsnowing falling starless skywreaks havoc with the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Kantian ethics: What Immanuel Kant was talking about: 5 of 10
An ethical theory that focuses solely on consequences leads to serious problems. While consequences are important to consider, there may be another important aspect of ethical theory that needs addressing. For Immanuel Kant, this is motivation. We should judge the moral worth of an action by its motivation and, according to K... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Wittgenstein's notion of grammar: 2 of 4
Playing The Language-Game 1. "I want to play a game." Imagine a situation where upon hearing this, one knew precisely what game I had in mind e.g. standing on a basketball court. But, is it at all clear that one would know in this situation exactly which game using a basketball I did have in mind? But further imagine a si... More..
Sciences > Psychology Determining soundness and cogency in logic: 1 of 1
One of the most difficult insights for students to grasp about the concepts of soundness and cogency is that they cannot always be determined. I have noticed that when students evaluate arguments they sometimes feel the need to state that an argument is sound or unsound, cogent or uncogent when they cannot possibly have any m... More..
Business > Management Ethics Understanding the relationship between business and ethics: 18 of 32
Does Business Ethics Make Economic Sense?Given many people's belief that the term business ethics" is an oxymoron, the natural response to the question is "no." However, Amartya Sen argues otherwise in an essay titled "Does Business Ethics Make Economic Sense?" It's ironic really that we think business ethics does not make ec... More..
Education > College Study Tips Effective study habits for college students: 13 of 23
A Dialogue Concerning Studying for a Philosophy ExamBen: So are you ready to grab some dinner?Jerry: Don't you have to study for an exam?Ben: I'm finished studying. I feel like I'm ready.Jerry: You feel like you're ready? Are you sure you're ready?Ben: Yeah, I've gone through all the material and followed all of the advice my... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Explaining the invisible hand theory: 6 of 10
The classical economist Adam Smith is responsible for at least one of two important historical events in 1776. I'll give you a hint, it wasn't the American revolution or Declaration of Independence! No, Smith's contribution to the history of that year was the publication of The Wealth of Nations. You may be tempted to think t... More..
Education > Adult Education Book recommendations for adult students: 3 of 5
I am 125 books away from a milestone in my life's reading: 1000 books. To reach this goal may take another couple of years but I am already thinking about which books will make the short list to get me to that goal. Some of the possible choices include:Richard Dawkins, The Ancestor's Tale This is a tome on evolution but I'm ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Philosophy's search for wisdom: Open to all rational thinkers: 8 of 13
Why do philosophy? This is a question all philosophers must face and answer. However, it is not good enough to provide and answer that will satisfy other academic philosophers. No we must provide an answer that will satisfy other human beings. Not because philosophers in particular must justify their activity, while others si... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Waiting for you to return: 5 of 8
Inseparable in Aspect Inseparable, an aspectof love I do not mindIntolerable, an aspectof God I cannot findInspirational, an aspectof song I cannot writeIntangible, an aspectof spirit I cannot feelInfallible, an aspectof faith I cannot believeIndividual, an aspectof youwe areInseparable in Aspect More..