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I would imagine this relates to hedonism? Meaning to view “aesthetics” (pursuit of beauty) as a guide to an “ethical” life. We’re badly wired creature...

That appears to be a complete lie unless I missed a link/quote you gave that didn’t refer to domestic issues in the US in this thread. The source isn’...

That’s a slight exaggeration. It is not like people voted purely on immigration (which wouldn’t effect immigration from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh ...

Maybe I missed your general view in this thread (not unsurprisingly!). Would you say that “The West” upholds a stronger “moral” stance than muslim cou...

Word manipulation? Jargon? You’ve challenged me to support what argument? Have you provided “evidence” other than posting articles from the US? No. Th...

I am not saying there is one thing resulting in another. It’s untrue to say the younger generations are disinterested. The truth of the matter is most...

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I could’ve sworn I heard that evangelicalism is growing in numbers faster than Islam? Not exactly telling given that evan...

“Yes; affluent people reproduce less than poor people. Why, exactly, isn't clear.” It is clear enough. Poorer people need children to provide for them...

Shortsighted because I’ve questioned the intent of the OP and the wording (no reply from the OP btw)? Shortsighted because I look at the state of thin...

You’re providing “facts” to evade. You say on one hand that most, if not all, conservatives are bigoted homophobes yet complain about others saying so...

It’s up to the governments and those with financial weight. Education and global stability is progressing and people will become more concerned as equ...

I think your response to his reply is empty. His words are calm and considered explaining fully enough the context that was missed by the poor journal...

That’s what I’m asking. Not looking for opinions only.

Vital is not the same as better. I’m asking if there is an excess that is possibly damaging; today especially.

Here is his reaction (nice title!) : An Apology for Thinking https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2019/04/roger-scruton-an-apology-for-thinking/

I guess I’m really talking about Dionysus as opposed to Apolline order (Nietzsche). In society I believe that when people are restricted from expressi...

I’ve got to the point where the mention of “Islam” or “muslim” makes me feel like a saggy old cloth cat ... YAWN! ;)

Yes, too far back. The internet allows people to distribute art on a scale never seen before.

I cannot answer any of them because I don’t know what they mean. Sorry. Basically put me down for “other” even for the questions that don’t have that ...

On a more serious note :) Anger is a necessary sensation that warns us about a problem. What matters more is not that FEEL anger it is how we address ...

Fuck you!! ;)

The general pattern of fashion/trend stems from a fresh movement that gains weight overtime, having time to develop in an partially isolated bubble. I...

I think to use the term “theory” in an academic context give the content of the paper is both disingenuous and likely purposefully deceitful.

Because he is being publicly sacked by some feared public outrage due to biased journalism. It is well known that broadcasts in the UK are screened fo...

I wasn’t presenting an argument just expressing some unresolved thoughts. For the sake of the discussion I should perhaps take on a more proactive rol...

If he’a sacked by the university then we know for sure that the UK is in a seriously sorry state. No doubt his haters will spill out into social media...

Why ignore the point made? Show some balance or forever look a fool whose own words harms his position. It is kind of backwards to espouse views about...

Fast forward to present day neuroscience and find your answer.

Be honest and forthright with yourself and others. If that doesn’t pan out well just assume the other person might actually be attempting to be honest...

I think people’s reactions to “existential” issues is down to their personality. I don’t really think logical thought plays a big part in this process...

This sums up the stupidity of the situation pretty well: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-evIyrrjTTY

That’s a bit like asking a painter what is more essential, blue or red?

Do you have any actual evidence to back up this claim? I assume you so it would be helpful if you provided them in the OP.

You’re right. I didn’t ask directly I just stated that it doesn’t give me a full impression of your position. Much like when someone declare something...

Thanks for giving it so much thought. The point you move past our inaction I wouldn’t expect to be revealed publicly. I doubt you’d remain inactive if...

Well, actually there are MANY positions within “moral relativism” so it pays to ask if only to inform you of the differences held under the umbrella o...

There is an easy way to resolve this. Banno, is my interpretation of your words overly generous or not? I can see what Judaka is inferring and I belie...

And then I’d ask you to consider exactly the same question with this option removed and see where it takes you (if you’ve not delved deep enough alrea...

I believe Wilde put it best ... I’ll have to paraphrase because cannot remember word for word: For the full “masterpiece” of writing read Oscar Wilde’...

You’ve obviously led a sheltered life then ;) haha! I’m poking fun a little ... forgive me! The “othering” goes both ways. The Muslim population says ...

You’d have to expand on that for me given that it tells me very little about what you think. This is not as big an issue regarding the OP though as I ...

With the assumption that the other person has a loaded gun placed against our temple and possesses the legal obligation to pull the trigger if you say...

And it is this that brought me to post the two questions I have. If I’d just posted the one I’m planning to prior to both of these posts I’d have hear...

Egotism! I know I’ve done so many times in my past. Should we assume people mea offense or give them the benefit of the doubt? For myself this is a ma...

The OP opens with “Jihadists say ...” well, so what? Why pay attention to a bunch of nutters? If you wish to take up a debate with people who have no ...

Try looking at the number of US veterans compared to suicide rate and then compare the number of police officers to suicide rate. To give you some ide...

You don’t find the conflation of Muslim Jihadists and Muslims in general a little misplaced? I’d also ask why focus on Islam in particular and its rad...

I expected the kind of answers I’ve had. Although if I’m honest I’ve never had quite such wide spread denial of the question as I have on this forum. ...

Then we’d discuss what you think is apparently “middle”. No problem with that.

Not necessarily. Face-to-face the dance is different and it is certainly not the case for EVERYONE on forums (the occasional slip aside). You’re still...