Refusal to believe until proof is given is a rational position; denial of all outside of our own limited experience is absurd.
Logic is like the sword–those who appeal to it shall perish by it.
For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.
I am heartened to find so much wit in you, that you’d give thought to consequences and choose your way with reason, not passion only.
I am heartened to find so much wit in you, that you’d give thought to consequences and choose your way with reason, not passion only.
A concept is a brick. It can be used to build a courthouse of reason. Or it can be thrown through the window.
The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.
If people are not laughing at you’re goal, then you’re goals are too small.
You cannot conquer a free man. The most you can do is kill him.
To such a world of conflict, a world of victims, and executions, it is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners.