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Why Do People Use Hair Dye?

Dying one’s hair is changing one’s appearance. Why would someone do that? Is it as simple a matter as changing one’s shirt? What is really going on when people dye their hair? When we consider what clothing to wear, we […]

Am I An Individual? A Philosophical History

Are you an individual? Sounds like silly question, doesn’t it? You’re you, right? You aren’t anybody else. But it’s not quite that simple. First off, being good philosophers, we have to define our terms. What do we mean by “an […]

Misogyny is Cowardice: An Example

Of course I know some think this way, but it’s still a shock to see it. But as a philosophy professor, I recognize a teaching opportunity when I see it. I wrote before about how racism is cowardice and now […]

A History of the World in Two Sentences

A History of the World In Two Sentences 1. Rich and powerful people have bribed and coerced other people into helping them get richer and more powerful. 2. On rare occasions, those other people instead fought back. … Too simplistic? […]

The Siloization of Humanity – Technology has enhanced an age old habit

Siloization – ˈsī-lō-ə-ˈzā-shən : the process of isolating a group apart from others especially in ways that hinder communication and cooperation In business jargon, “silo teams” refer to situations in which teams or departments don’t communicate with each other and […]

Refusing To Wear Face Masks is Masking a Deeper Fear

One of the terms bandied about lately is “toxic masculinity.” The basic idea is obvious—that some men are so fixated on demonstrating how “manly” they are that they harm themselves and others in the process. I tend to frown on […]

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