Philosophy – Page 25 – William M. Briggs

Summary Against Modern Thought: The Heavens Do Not Control All

Previous post. It's not so much of a live question these days of astrological forces. Nevertheless, it used to be, and these arguments are of interest because of it. THAT…

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Summary Against Modern Thought: Celestial Bodies Don’t Control Our Will

Previous post. Celestial bodies don't control our intellects or wills; though they may control our bodies. Well, the moon's gravitation, for instance, does do something to us. THAT THE CELESTIAL…

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Sphere Eversion, Free Will & Infinite Powers

Can a sphere be turned inside out, such that the outside becomes the inside, and vice versa, without creasing or tearing or poking a hole in the sphere? Obviously not.…

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Summary Against Modern Thought: Celestial Bodies Don’t Influence Our Bodies

Previous post. Today we start the second part of Book Three. Only another year and a half or so to go in Book Three. Then, finally, Book four! Our intellects…

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Summary Against Modern Thought: A Celestial Hierarchy

Previous post. We come today to the end of the first part of Book Three! Great material is on the way! THAT LOWER BODIES ARE RULED BY GOD THROUGH CELESTIAL…

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Summary Against Modern Thought: Equality Is False

Previous post. Equality cannot be the case since there is a hierarchy among men. ON THE ORDERING OF MEN AMONG THEMSELVES AND TO OTHER THINGS 1 As a matter of…

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Prime Example Of Consent Fallacy: Legalizing Prostitution

NYT: Could Prostitution Be Next to Be Decriminalized? Marijuana has gone mainstream, casino gambling is everywhere and sports wagering is spreading. Could prostitution be next? Lawmakers across the country are…

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Summary Against Modern Thought: The Ordering Among Angels

Previous post. Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges. ON THE ORDERING OF THE ANGELS AMONG THEMSELVES 1 Since bodily things are ruled by spiritual things, as we showed, and…

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I usually go with "b." or "Asia" on those multiple choice ones.
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Polar bears have existed for at least half a million years, and possibly as long as a million. They have…
Brian (bulaoren) on Polar Bears Are Doing Fine: Activists, Not So WellFebruary 4, 2026
Dr. Briggs I was afraid I'd hijacked your subject today with my, rather dark, "Walter Lantz" cartoon. Returning to your…
Brian (bulaoren) on Polar Bears Are Doing Fine: Activists, Not So WellFebruary 4, 2026
While we're on the subject of "Ursus Maritimus"; In 1987, a group of amusement denied boys decided to make an…
hudbwu on Impossible LSAT Statistics QuestionFebruary 3, 2026
> But that’s because the setup is itself weird. It contains the implicit premise that more beliefs equals better survival,…