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RATIONALITY  

Our ability to reason - what is it? What does it do for us?

The question of whether investors are rational as suggested by the Efficient Market Hypothesis or irrational according to many gurus like George Soros, is a question that is left unanswered. This article explores this question in detail and proposes a possible explanation.

A definition of a reasonable or rational theory, an analysis of the argument of John Mack, a proponent of alien abduction theory, and a conclusion as to the rationality of such a theory.

From the viewpoints of the participants, the civil war in the former Yugoslavia that led to its breakup between 1991 and 1995 was completely rational. Likewise, the escalation of the conflict was rational within context.

An analysis of the difference in opinion over natural theology expressed by Karl Barth and Emil Brunner.

This article defines an ethical principle of "enlightened altruism" to counter the straw man form of suicidal altruism presented by Ayn Rand in order to bolster her poorly conceived philosophy of Objectivism.

In the not too distant future you will be able to surf the internet without a keyboard, mouse or keypad using just your thoughts as the impulse for search engines.

Intelligent Design has been roundly debunked and refuted every single time has it come up in court. Why have idiots like J. Gorman gone back to the same, tired battlefield?

Are Marxist theories more at home in the contingent or universalist point of view?

My Poor Excuse for a Blade knock-off

The greatest movies ever.

Narrations from Lockwood and Nelly Dean manipulate the characters and action within the story even though both are "outsider" characters.

There are many misconceptions about what it means to be an atheist and why atheists reject belief in God. Here, I intend to clear some of them up.

In a city where looks are everything, it's really no surprise that Los Angeles County is considering banning Tran's fats in all county restaurants, not to mention its a lot healthier.

A look at the life of Blaise Pascal and his contributions to math, science, philosphy and religion as well as "his" triangle.

Religion can have a positive effect on someone social life and can lead to prosperity through religious group contacts. But even if you are religious, the benefits from your associations are not guaranteed.

Americans think less and less these days before they act. This is a discussion on the things we used to think through but don't anymore. I plan on adding several parts to this, with differing subjects.

An article detailing the shortcoming of marijuana prohibition and the american war on drugs.

An examination of what makes a rational and an irrational decision and whether Pres. Bush's continued decision to commit to the war in Iraq is rational or not.

Learn more about the connection between neural networks in the brain and the work corrently being done in artificial intelligence.

France picks a fight with the Germans, loses the war and provides a "textbook example" of revolting stupidity.

The Hamitic theory was based on the racist racial hypothesis created by British explorer...

The accelerating federal deficit is symptomatic of structural flaws in fiscal policy that undervalue the expenses borne by future generations, and a balanced budget amendment is needed to restrict the ability of current lawmakers to place such burdens...

Towards a Theory of Art, or if you're not big on the whole brevity thing…A Neuropsychohistoricosocio-cultural and Philosopical look at the relevance of spirituality and art in efficient human cognition and it's relation to neurochemical variability

Enron, Worldcom- these qand other modern corporations have ethical problems resulting in jail time for its executive and denucniation by federal regulators, employees and the public

An analysis of the The Captive's Tale segment of Don Quixote.

For years people have contemplated the idea of a supreme being and the existence of heaven and hell. The thought of a god watching over us and a place where all souls spend the rest of eternity was motivation enough for the masses to stay on the righteous path.

Japanese architects Tange, Otani and Ebihara were driven to look back to premodern Japanese architecture like that of the eighth century during the postwar years by a desire to recreate and articulate a national identity that was uniquely Japanese.

Defines what is spirituality - in my own terms

This essay explores the role of religious beliefs in wide reflective equilibrium (WRE), a popular view of normative philosophy of science.

An examination of the ideology of Wollstonecraft's Vindication of the Rights of the Women.

Human action is necessarily always rational. The term "rational action" is therefore redundant and must be rejected as such. When applied to the ultimate ends of action, the terms rational and irrational are inappropriate and meaningless.

Key players like Bill O'Reilly, Jerry Falwell and the ACLU are examined. Read about the current controversy surrounding Christmas trees at the Seattle airport and New Line Cinema sponsoring the Chicago holiday festival. Is there a Grinch? Or are we just scared?

A pervert was leaning against an electricity pylon, chewing. He stared at me and smiled. Though my innocence had been busted wide opened a long time ago, my vision had remained faithful. I could see the streak of mustard oil down his thick brown sideburns, glistening.

Discussion of how the audience becomes emotionally involved in Shakespeare's Othello, balancing between sympathy and judgment by Shakespeare's expert play writing.

Is environmentalism nothing more than a Godless religion, a delusion that is potentially a bigger threat to human life on Earth than the environmental disasters it aims to avert? The uncomfortable truth behind environmentalism is discussed and it's time to make up your mind.

Objectivist composer Christopher Schlegel has written 24 piano waltzes, one in each major and minor key, which serve as a model for contemplative elegance and the revival of high musical culture within our time.

Guder calls on the church to be converted so that Christians can more effectively minister to diverse and changing societies in the West and around the world.

Clearly influenced by both Athenian and Hebrew tradition, St. Benedict was a product of diverse traditions, a fact that is markedly reflected in his work.

Turn on the lights, feel what it feels like to truly think again.

G. Stolyarov II pinpoints a logical fallacy, a subtle variation on the ad hominem argument, that is pervasive and even respectable in the modern culture.

This biographical exploration by G. Stolyarov II examines the life of a man who employed his authority to bring about ideological freedom and immense prosperity for his country.

This is the continuation of G. Stolyarov II's extensive analysis on the totalitarian mentality portrayed in George Orwell's 1984. This particular essay debunks the fallacy of relativism and demonstrates its grave and grievous consequences in the absolute reality.

G. Stolyarov II, himself a public speaker, offers a set of principles that orators seeking to propagate rational ideas should heed in order to facilitate a thoughtful, thorough, sincere, and, above all, civil, transmission of ideas.

G. Stolyarov II reviews the work of an economist which is likely to set the terms of intellectual debate in the coming years. Hoppe's book lucidly reveals the ideological fraud that is majority rule and the devastating effects it brings about.

An insightful review and analysis of the concepts and ideas presented in "Essence of Decision," a book that provides a window into the decision-making and interaction of U.S. and Soviet leaders during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Mr. Stolyarov examines three quotes from Hitler, Mussolini, and Franklin Roosevelt-- noting their fundamental similarities and ideological proximity. FDR-- in his militant emphasis on sacrifice and collectivism-- was much like the fascists he ended up fighting.

"I think there is some connection between extremely prodigious mathematical ability and craziness. I don't think that math drives people crazy, but those with edgy or slightly irrational personalities are drawn to it."

Last week, I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Mr. Richard Carrier, who has published several articles, has publicly debated multiple times, has written a book of his own, and has essays appearing in an upcoming book on the historicity of the Resurrection.

Book Review

Mildred Pierce, a recent divorcee and mother of two daughters - Kay and Veda, soon realizes that she must acquire wealth to support her spoiled and materialistic daughter, Veda.

The school, St. Christopher's Church of England High School, has asked the lusty vampire author not to come near her workplace until the investigation by NASUWT is over.

natural law and social inequity

A short look at how gender ideals for women changed in New England between 1600 and 1800

A trip to the supplement store can leave you dazed and confused. Find out why those expensive bodybuilding supplements sound a lot better than they are, how to avoid the hype and how to stay on the right track with your muscle-building pursuits.

This paper focuses on athletes and substance use and abuse from a rational choice perspective, examines the issue of athletes and substance use and abuse, and explains why and how rational choice theory applies to athletes and substance use and abuse.

basic analysis of article.

Thomas Paine views America not as a City of God, but as a City of Man. He was not alone in that view among America's architects.

1 in 50 adults has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), in the United States. @0 years ago it was thought of to be a very rare disorder. OCD is a common neuropsychiatric disorder that is one of the most treatable ones.

The causes and effects of modernism on World War I Europe.

Wittgenstein on realism.

G. Stolyarov II reviews a new anthology edited by Dr. Edward W. Younkins-- a renowned contemporary scholar of Objectivism and Austrian Economics. He applauds Dr. Younkins's effort at creating a powerful libertarian synthesis.

Abstract

College Research paper, Mark Twain, American humorist, Social, Political satire, connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Face it: America stands at a crucial turning point in history, now more than ever. At a time when political heat is boiling...

An analysis of ethics from the perspectives of politics (Machiavelli), humanism (Kurtz), and christian morality (Aquinas).

This explains qualities of masculine and feminine ethics.

A brief summary of the spread of Christianity from the time of the Book of Acts until the 20th century

Our fear of crime and criminals has given birth to yet another injustice in our system. Mandatory sentencing guidelines are removing discretion away from our judges and needlessly filling our already massive prision systems.

Kierkegaard concludes that science cannot provide the proof necessary to validate the notion of God. Kierkegaard instead relies on the notions of paradox absurdity and blind leaps of faith to affirm the existence of God.

A brief look at the value of literature, religion, and philosophy in shaping understanding of human nature.

The main theme and crux of Hegel's philosophy: there are no individual or separate things, there is only one thing, and all other things are simply manifestations, reflections, and expressions of that original thing.

Brady Bunch on TV,
perfect bunch, silly me,
life exposed, juxtaposed
with intangible nuclear harmony.

I occasionally experiment in more structured forms of poetry, to be sure I haven't destroyed more brain cells than I've developed. "Dying Breath" was my first attempt at a Villanelle, in the meter of iambic pentameter.

Through military persuasion the British spread their influence far and wide in a manner which we may kindly refer to as rational.

THE DEPICTION OF WOMEN IN JUDE THE OBSURE AND HARD TIMES
The Good Girl vs. the Bad Girl

Unitarians have become a lot more visible lately, mostly for spearheading the Religous Left movement. But what are Unitarians? What do they believe? What is their history? An informative article from a lifelong Unitarian.

Take my disastrous (but oh, so comical) misadventure at a day spa as solid, undeniable evidence that not everyone likes to be pampered.

As a lamp shining in the dark, the Enlightenment was meant to open the eyes of the poor and free them of unjust rule. France embraced these ideas, but what started as a call for reason and science turned into slaughter during the French Revolution.

As much as we may love the Internet, there's no escaping the handful of folks out there who seem to lose all their manners once they log on. Here are a few tips for avoiding ugly confrontations with these weaker links.

"'Making Sweatshops' does for the textile industry what 'Fast Food Nation' did for the American diet - revealing the familiar in a totally new light." - Taipei Times

Women and religion have been around for many years. Their roles have at times been very separate from each other. As time goes on, they have begun to intertwine with each other more and more. This has been true of the role of women in American society.

Max Weber seeded the theory in �Protestant Ethic, Spirit of Capitalism', but George Ritzer hybridized it to McDonaldization. Asking will corporations dehumanize society by encaging consumer choice and destroying entrepreneurs lured to Franchise traps?

Every adult plays an important role in a child's life. It is up to each individual adult whether they want that influence to be a positive one or a negative one. It is especially important that adults working in child care know their role.

"Human relationships, like life itself, can never remain static."
-Eleanor Roosevelt

The perspectives of German Philosopher, Immanuel Kant applied to the Terry Schiavo case in post-modern terms.

In his book Nichomachean Ethics, Aristotle presents virtuous friendships as analogous to a virtuous person's self-love. He argues that each aspect of a virtuous friendship directly correlates to a virtuous person's relationship to himself.

explains how philosophy and religion are related

Gradually, with the advent of neoclassical realism, realists and liberals have seemed to be moving closer together. Rather than view this as a degenerative path, I believe this convergence to be a step in the right direction.

This paper is an attempt to delineate the process whereby the Israelites gained autonomy.

A discussion of Surrealist politics and its relation to other modern political movements, including fascism and communism.

Le Fanu is regarded by many critics as the greatest master of the Victorian Gothic. Le Fanu's short stories which involve Irish myth can be measured via the characters propinquity with the setting of Ireland.

The Baroque style of the arts deviated its relationship from the Counter Reformation at this point, as it was tethered to Italian society as Mannerism was.

As a student researching the cultural differences between Eastern Asia and the Western world, I wanted to figure out if it were possible to adopt a Zen Buddhist lifestyle in America, a country of completely different values.

The theory of Weber provides some important insights into management who stresses the importance of hierarchy and accountability within the organizational structure.

TaBOR, or, the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, has proven extremely harmful to the economy of Colorado. Its main campaigners are wealthy, far-right Libertarian groups who want to promote an anti-government agenda, to support their misguided ideology.

Comparison of journalist Richard Tithecott's description of serial killers to the cult film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

This paper deals with the five categories of the value orientation theory and its relationship the American culture.

Elegant, technically flawless with brilliant performances, The Illusionist is captivating and riveting. If the production design and cinematography doesn't thrill you, the story will. If the story doesn't, then the acting will. Academy Awards await.