Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Here are some quick comments on (roughly) the first half of your post. They’re just meant as “pointillistic thoughts I had while working through the post,” rather than comments that reflect a full grasp of the point you’re makin…

In reply to boydstun. Stephen, I actually started reading Herman’s book a few weeks ago, but got interrupted by having to move from one town to another. I was prompted to pick Herman’s book off of my shelf (after years of having it on my to…

I’m a bit behind on reading stuff, so it’ll be awhile before I can make a substantive comment, but meanwhile, can you give some citations for the stuff you mention in the post? LikeLike

In reply to boydstun. Stephen, I would regard the arrangement you describe as an instance of the rule of law, but one involving a very defective system of law. Summary judgment introduces an element of arbitrariness or irrationality, but not so great a…

A video I mentioned in our Zoom discussion last Sunday, meant to illustrate the difference between requests, commands, and passive-aggressive attempts by law enforcement to blur the distinction between them. LikeLike

[…] a previous post on H.L.A. Hart’s Concept of Law, I had taken issue with the idea, expressed by Hart, that the criminal code consists of […] LikeLike

In reply to Diana Nunez. Thank you so much for writing. I will write to you very soon. LikeLike

My sincere condolences. I worked with Alison back in 2015 as her assistant. Lately, I’ve had her on my mind and wanted to reach out. When you have a chance please reach out to me. LikeLiked by 1 person

In reply to yajaira. Yajaira, she spoke so highly of you every time I was with her. May she Rest In Peace. LikeLiked by 1 person