Category Archives: Armchair philosophy

Marriage: The natural type and the social institution

Posted on 2013-02-11 by Gilbert

Internet discussions about controversial issues often quickly degenerate into rather unpleasant shouting matches.  While this problem has some sources outside of itself, it is also self-reinforcing.  If the discussion is dominated by people who enjoy shouting matches, even slightly nonstandard … Continue reading →

Posted in Armchair philosophy | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

I’m not sure I understand matter

Posted on 2012-01-24 by Gilbert

Catholic thought has been deeply entwined with Thomism for centuries and while the association has loosened it is still very present.  So as a reactionary Catholic I’m of course sympathetic to that philosophy.  But the truth is, my understanding of … Continue reading →

Posted in Armchair philosophy | Tagged | 4 Comments