The Right to Naivety?

Some philosophers speak of "natural" rights as if they were imprinted upon the universe, or somehow codified in the essential nature of mankind (blech). How naive. Better to ask, "What will it take for us to work together?" Only then can one look at human nature (insofar as there is such a thing) and figure out what "rights" must be respected. A civilized society can only continue when a sufficient number of its citizens believe in and respect these rights. But believing in these rights does not require some sort of fairy tale about their objectivity. Rather, we should recognize and confront the terrifying truth, and purpose ourselves to be the true source and sustenance of these rights.

Neglect

I have neglected my website for quite a while now, and it's coming up for renewal next month. I wonder if I should just let it go?

Life After Death?

Little children do not understand the finality of death. In this way, religious people are like little children.