Did Simone de Beauvoir improve on Sartre’s views? Jean Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was the leading light in the philosophy of existence known as existentialism and an award-winning author. Together with Simone de Beauvoir (1908—1986) – herself a preeminent French existentialist philosopher and writer – he would hang out in Parisian Cafes in the 1940s withContinue reading “How did Sartre and Beauvoir explain the philosophy of existentialism?”
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What was Marx’s problem with capitalism?
Is greater state control of the economy the solutuon to a post Covid recession? Karl Marx (1818 – 1883) is best know as the father of Marxism. He was a philosopher, author, and economist and is renowned for his manifestos on capitalism and communism. In describing Marx’s objections to capitalism it is necessary to defineContinue reading “What was Marx’s problem with capitalism?”
What was Rousseau and Hobbes’ view of the ‘state of nature’?
Did Rousseau undermine Hobbes’ views on absolute rule? Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) was an English philosopher who wrote at a time of great civil unrest and turbulence in his own country, his major works were written in exile in France during the English Civil War. Hobbes described the “state of nature” in his Tetralogy of BooksContinue reading “What was Rousseau and Hobbes’ view of the ‘state of nature’?”
Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s weather worn windbreaker with worst wellingtons
What goes “booo, booo, booo”? A cow with a cold. Why do cows have hooves rather than feet? Because they lactose. What goes “oom, oom”? A cow walking backwards. How did the farmer find his missing cow? He tractor down. Two cows in a field. One says “Moo”. The other says, “I was going toContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s weather worn windbreaker with worst wellingtons”
This Day in History: October 13th
Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on October 13th: 54 AD – Roman Emperor Claudius I Dies: Claudius I, one of the early Roman emperors, died under mysterious circumstances, and his stepson Nero succeeded him. 1307 – Knights Templar Arrested: King Philip IV of France ordered the arrest of the Knights Templar,Continue reading “This Day in History: October 13th”
Thought of the Day: Sky shape
What shape is the sky? The sky does not have a specific shape. It is the expanse of space that appears above the Earth’s surface. The appearance of the sky can change depending on various factors, including the time of day, weather conditions, and geographic location. During the day, the sky often appears to beContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Sky shape”
Joke of the Day: Friday’s fabulous factory of funky funlines
What do you call a guy pouring water into a glass? Phil. Midwives deserve a lot of respect. They really help people out. I ordered some Avocado Toast at a cafe, but imagine my surprise when I was given 602214076000000000000000 pieces of toast. It was then I realized… …I’d accidentally ordered Avogadro’s Toast. They callContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Friday’s fabulous factory of funky funlines”
This Day in History: October 12th
Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on October 12th: 1492 – Columbus Reaches the Americas: Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Bahamas, marking the beginning of European exploration and the Age of Discovery in the Americas. 1773 – America’s First Insane Asylum Opens: The first mental hospital in the United States, theContinue reading “This Day in History: October 12th”
Thought of the Day: Travel and Transport
Why do you get on a bus and a train but get into a car? The use of “get on” or “get into” when referring to different modes of transportation is primarily a matter of convention, and it is influenced by the nature of the transportation and how people typically interact with it. Here’s whyContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Travel and Transport”
Joke of the Day: Thursday’s thoughtless theory of thankless throat-clearing ….
Should I be worried that my children are in the other room quietly reading through the “S” entries of the dictionary? I think they’re up to something. I’ve been reading a book about the history of paper towels… It’s absolutely absorbing… Thieves who stole three tonnes of tarmac are believed to currently be in hiding.Continue reading “Joke of the Day: Thursday’s thoughtless theory of thankless throat-clearing ….”
