A Philosopher’s View of the World
Gainful Employment & Education
Since education is expensive, it is reasonable for a student to expect a return on their investment (ROI). Given that the taxpayers contribute to the education of students, it makes
Relative Cost of Education
I have seen the cost of a university education explode since I was a student, even adjusting for inflation. As a professor, I can assure you that faculty salaries have
The American Oligarchy
One of my lasting lessons from political science is that every major society has a pyramid structure of wealth and power. The United States is no exception. However, the United
The Cost of Littering
Some years ago, my running friend Nancy arranged a trash pickup after the Palace Saloon 5K. This involved spending about an hour and a half picking up trash in the
Exotic Pets
While there are various ways to define what it is for a pet to be exotic, I will focus on non-domesticated animals. Naturally, some of these pets do not
Men, Women & Business Ethics Revisited
Way back on 4/9/2014 NPR did a report on why there are fewer women than men in business. While the gap has narrowed as of 2026, it persists (especially at
Same Sex Marriage Revisited
While same sex couples currently have the right to marry, it would be unwise to think that this right is permanent. As such, I find it wise to continue to
Plutocracy Revisited
As a young political science and philosophy major I learned about types of governments. Among these is the plutocracy—rule by the wealthy. I recall thinking, in my young anarchist days,
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