Rick Roderick and the Crisis of the West

Well, that’s my interpretation anyway. Last fall, after enjoying Alex’s Action Philosophers books, which I highly recommend for a run-down of the Western Discipline, I excitedly listened to Rick Roderick’s “Philosophy & Human Values” audio lecture. I’d seen his name … Continue reading

Meritocracy and Glory

Reading this post on slut-shaming, fat-shaming, and the meritocracy myth, and how body control is linked to capitalism, I’m reminded of Weber’s ideas on the Protestant work ethic. Once upon a time, to devote yourself to your work became a … Continue reading