Monthly Archives: April 2018

The Latest in Academic Malfeasance (at Least She’s Not in Academic Philosophy)

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Steven Yates

Most people would claim, commonsensically I think, that a wrong has been done by insulting someone recently deceased, unless that person did something truly heinous during her life. In that case, what are we to make of the Twitter attacks … Continue reading →

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Truth Teller’s Dilemma, Part 1

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Steven Yates

[Author’s note: this was previously posted elsewhere, but it strikes me that all three parts of this extended essay should be available on the same site. This will render them out of order, but I think my readers are smart … Continue reading →

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Truth-Teller’s Dilemma, Part 3

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Steven Yates

“Truth-Teller’s Dilemma” concluded: if you care about the truth or those trying to tell it, support them (us)! Continue reading →

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Truth-Teller’s Dilemma, Part 2

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Steven Yates

Truth-Teller’s Dilemma, Part 2, continued from Part 1: what reason is there for believing mainstream (corporate) institutions care about the truth? Continue reading →

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Consciousness Denialism: Galen Strawson vs. Daniel Dennett

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Steven Yates

Denialism? The term suggests something irrational at best, maybe even malicious. After all, that’s the word used by climate scientists for those who don’t believe climate change is happening. Is it a good idea to invoke such a concept when … Continue reading →

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