by Ric Vatner | Jul 9, 2009 | The Man – A Philosophical Novel, The Man, Serialised Philosophy Novel, By Ric Vatner
The reaction to “The Man” chapter 1 has been interesting and immediate. I have fielded a number of calls from friends who rang to discuss it. So I thought it might be worthwhile for our readers if we discuss some of the issues here on the web site. I am a firm...
by Ric Vatner | Jun 18, 2009 | Chinese Philosophy, Featured Post
Xun Zi Xun Zi – Human Nature is Evil Xun Zi said there is something wrong with Mencius’s view that Human Nature is good. He thought that view was too idealistic and didn’t believe that was really the case. Human Nature, he said, is not really good. His view was more...
by Ric Vatner | Mar 29, 2009 | Featured Post, Moral Dilemmas, Science and Philosophy
Craig Venter explains genetic modification Go to part 1 Is Craig Venter a God? If we pray to God because “he created us”, who should the species that scientists create pray to? God at his computer Scientists may say we don’t need to answer that while we are creating...
by Ric Vatner | Feb 14, 2009 | Moral Dilemmas
How it All Started Once upon a time there was a sweet shop next door to an infants’ school. One day a big poster appeared in the shop window advertising a new chocolate bar. It looked scrumptious and all the children would stop on their way to school and drool over...
by Ric Vatner | Jan 20, 2009 | Featured Post, Nietzsche, The Man – A Philosophical Novel, The Man, Serialised Philosophy Novel, By Ric Vatner
Analysis of The Man Chapter 3 Continued A Man said to the universe: “Sir, I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation”. Stephen Crane 1871 – 1900 Who Caused My Bad Luck? No one can deny that Nietzsche had his fair...
