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20Was there no evolutionary thought in the middle ages? The case of William of ockhamBritish Journal for the History of Philosophy 14 (2). 2006.(2006). Was there no evolutionary thought in the middle ages? The case of William of Ockham. British Journal for the History of Philosophy: Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 225-244
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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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81Evolution 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 |