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19The Virtue of Playing AlongPhilosophy in the Contemporary World 14 (1): 1-10. 2007.Because playing along involves pretence, it is liable to be seen as an objectionable form of deception. In this paper, however, I argue that it is a virtue based on its role in creating and sustaining valuable relationships. According to William of Ockham and Michelle de Montaigne, to love another as a true friend is to will as he or she wills. Given that even the most like-minded individuals often will different things, there is need for a meta-level, at which one can validate the will of the o…Read more
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82Evolution and ExistentialismEssays in the Philosophy of Humanism 22 (2): 159-171. 2014.Many philosophers embrace both evolution and existentialism as though these two views provide a mutually supportive foundation for atheism. The story goes that evolution tells us life is meaningless while existentialism tells us what to do about it. In this paper, I aim to debunk this story. I begin by explaining the existentialist quest for the meaning of life. Then I explain why it is inconsistent with the principles of evolution. In the end, I argue that the quest for the meaning of life shou…Read more
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John Carroll UniversityRegular Faculty
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University of Toronto, St. George Campus
PhD, 1997
University Heights, Ohio, United States of America
Areas of Specialization
History of Western Philosophy |
Areas of Interest
History of Western Philosophy |
Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy |