Inverstigations into the Anthropic Principle

The question of design in the universe is an immensely interesting question.  Philosophers advocating an orderly design have pointed out the presence of purposeful behavior implied by the structure of organisms (ears designed to hear, eyes designed to see, universal constants fine-tuned to such a degree as to all but rule out chance completely. 

The strong form of this principle suggests that a kind of final causality at work guiding the evolution of the universe toward the conditions favorable to intelligent life.  Many scientists agree that a certain fine-tuning of forces in nature had to be extremely precise so make it possible for me to be writing this, and you to be reading it. 

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Harvard Law fires Kavanaugh as teacher!

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Joseph Margolis on History and Historicity in Philosophy Part 2

Here is Dr. Margolis 2nd installment on History and Historicity in American thought.  ENJOY!

Joseph Margolis on History and Historicity in Philosophy Part 1

Dr. Margolis was my Ph.D. thesis advisor at Temple University.  A brilliant and wonderful man!

The Putnam-Rorty Debate and the Pragmatist Revival

Interesting!!!!  My PhD mentor, Dr. Joseph Margolis, is a brilliant interpreter of American philosophy.

Why does the universe exist? | Jim Holt

VERY interesting and VERY entertaining!!!

Video of the just launched Parker Solar Probe

Great video on the launch of the Parker Solar Probe!!! Check it out!!!

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A great interview of former CIA Director is a must view!

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Philosopher of the month: Saint Thomas Aquinas [timeline] | OUPblog

I taught Medieval Philosophy for many years.  St. Thomas Aquinas is probably the greatest mind of that era!!! Philosopher of the month: Saint Thomas Aquinas [timeline] | OUPblog

People must make the correct decisions!!!

Science Alone Won’t Save the Earth. People Have to Do That. https://nyti.ms/2KLrXXJ