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Excluding the Other
“Self-consciousness exists in and for itself when . . . it so exists for another; that is, it exists only in being acknowledged” -G.W.F Hegel In our modern multicultural sensitive society, it is unheard of to discuss any parts of exclusion—less known arguing its real existence in post. I admit I have a hard time saying [...]
Does the Crime deserve its Punishment
In this essay, I will discuss Jean Hampton’s revamped justification of the retributive theory of punishment based on the link between our condemnation of an act and what makes the act wrong. In particular, I will argue that she does not adequately determine what makes an act wrong nor does she convincingly portray society’s role [...]
Be Happy Papa!
Amiri commands: Be happy Papa! He is one of grandchildren (2 boys and 2 girls). I come in contact with him more frequently than any of the others. In fact, I see or speak with every week during the school year, mainly because his school and afterschool are only two or three blocks from my [...]
Looking At My Kids – Disruptive Imagination – It’s in the genes
When my children were first born, like most fathers, I inspected their eye color, nose shape, skin tone and other immediately noticeable features – seeking to identify those that offered a hint of similarity too my own . This tendency to survey never stops – it only takes on broader subjects. It’s important to me [...]
Fictional Self
In Chapter XXVII of his Essay Concerning Human Understand, John Locke argues for a system of determining the continuity of the person overtime. Locke begins his discussion of what he calls “personal identity”, by distinguishing “the person” between other forms of identity present in an individual human being. He asserts that an identity is an [...]
Filling The Hole in The Soul
Altruism is not a constant occurrence amongst philanthropists; the idea is constant but not the action. The soul-hole is like a gas tank—its driver will ride on “E” (all the while acquiring more wealth and creating more holes)—before cyclically desiring to correct society’s failures, by patching up the holes he created—thus filling his tank, to once again empty it for survival.
Tears Not Shed – The Legacy of Philosophy and Politics
I’ve boasted on my boys Seth and Mackenzie often. Today it’s time to turn to one of my daughters – Tara. Tara came into my life later and from an unexpected source. We’ve had to work a little harder at building a relationship than I had to with my other children. [...]
Confession – Mack’s Lament
Mackenzie, my youngest son wrote the following and requested that I read and respond. Mackenzie is currently studying at Yale University. In so many ways Mackenzie is the most mature – wise – of my six children. He has demonstrated the humility and depth of grace that it took me until my late 50’s [...]
Nothing Left???
December 24 – My mother died twelve years ago today. I never really grieved. My life is upside down – I never grieved. I look back over the last years and see – loneliness – separation – stupidity – angst, but not grief. Since that mourning I’ve turned my life into a low volume scream. [...]
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To Be Known
One of the primary exercises I request, early in a coaching relationship, is for each client to write a short essay answering - what does he or she want to be known for. In the case of a corporate client I request that a process be established that produces a Character Statement that describes most of the same elements as in the case of the individual. The question as two distant parts – Who is this ‘I’… Continue
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