Regulation: Morality, London Fire, Trump and Brexit
In light of the fire at the Grenfell London tower block, regulation is the hot button topic. A couple of months ago, I wrote a piece on regulation and how, when governments seek
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Natural Law Theory and Sexual Pleasure: A Proposed Syllogism
Having a chat with a friend online the other day, a syllogism concerning Natural Law Theory (NLT) was proposed. I'll post it here to see what you think. Let's
Faith & Politics: Leader of Liberal Democrats Quits in Tension over Christian Life
Tim Farron has been the leader of the Liberal Democrats, the third biggest political party in the UK, for the last two years. He recently ran in the election on the pro-EU Remain
June Ingersoll: Doubting Brains
My friend Julian Haydon has created a website dedicated to the great agnostic, Robert G. Ingersoll. The site is set out like a newspaper and is a labour of love. Please check it
Northern Ireland: Couple win humanist marriage case; appeal set
This is from Humanists UK (formerly British Humanist Association): Humanists Laura Lacole and Eunan O’Kane have won their challenge to gain legal recognition for their humanist wedding, due to take place in
Natural Law Theory: Sexual Organs, Beards and Food
There has been quite a debate raging with regard to Natural Law Theory (NLT) in a post I recently wrote: Sex and Sexuality: Criticising Natural Law Theory. I would just like to add
Sex and Sexuality: Criticising Natural Law Theory
I was recently asked to look at the Perverted Faculty Argument (PFA) by Ficino, here at ATP. It is not something I have spent much time looking at, though I remember arguing against
A Sweet Irony on Election Day
I have voted, for what it's worth in my Furst Past the Post condemned constituency. Here is a sweet irony from my local newspaper, the Portsmouth News. I always like to
Trump and Sadiq Khan: Trump Is Being a Tool
It's not very highbrow of me, I know. But, my goodness, Trump, as President of the US, is being an utter tool. Sadiq Khan is the left-wing (Labour) Muslim Mayor of
Terrorism vs Air Pollution: An Interesting Perspective
I said this on another thread (paraphrased): An interesting perspective (and not AT ALL to diminish the horrors of last night for all those involved): Deaths by terrorism in UK between 2000 and
Terror Attacks: Why Voting for the Right is the Wrong Decision
What has happened in London overnight is another terrible example of completely redundant ideas and ideology taking hold and being used for moments of mass idiocy (where idiocy is not nearly strong enough)
Free Ebook Offer to You
I am re-opening this deal for another week. As part of a promotion drive, I am offering to anyone who shows proof of buying paperback copy of Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis from