Suppose you see a trolley racing down its tracks, unable to stop. Further down, there are five people tied to said tracks. You, meanwhile, are … Read More ›
Category: Philosophy
“Each of us literally chooses, by his way of attending to things, what sort of universe he shall appear to himself to inhabit.” William James … Read More ›
Today we find the words “leadership” and “character” on everyone’s lips. The ship of state is passing through stormy seas, and we are seeking capable … Read More ›
Dr. Krcmery’s Christian faith helped him not only endure the communist regime, but also find meaning in thirteen years of torture and imprisonment.
A few years ago, suffering and death took a sledgehammer to my neat little map of reality.
Ever since the dawn of history, some go-to techniques have wormed themselves into mankind’s habits, despite having no business being there. That clichéd opening for … Read More ›
“Friends are just strangers you haven’t alienated yet.” If someone said this to you, you probably wouldn’t think that he had decided to refer to … Read More ›
The death penalty is one of the most controversial issues in society. It strikes at a fundamental religious and philosophical question: Can an individual become … Read More ›
On my dresser there is a photograph. It depicts my one-year-old daughter affectionately climbing on my back as I enjoy a cold post-lunch beer on … Read More ›