Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Would love to hear why, politics aside, Rand hated Dewey so ardently. Unless “politics aside” is an unfair exclusion. Have you heard the modern activists say: “Act first, think afterward”? They got it from John Dewey. Really? Is “act…

In reply to Roderick T. Long. Everyone in my class in grad school used Copleston for assistance in studying for our comprehensive exams on the history of philosophy, especially on the medievals. Nice and clear. Didn’t even bother looking at Russe…

In reply to Steve Lasko. Thanks so much, Steve. I greatly enjoyed your reflection on Facebook, and would be pleased to have it here if you’d like. Of course, I understand if you prefer to keep it private. LikeLike

In reply to Roderick T. Long. “Amazed” is not precisely the word I would use. LikeLike

In reply to Irfan Khawaja. Anscombe was certainly amazed by it. LikeLike

Carol is my sister-in-law. Thank you for this beautiful reflection, Irfan. Your perspective as a good friend of more than 20 years is both comforting and enlightening. LikeLike