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Philosophical Conundrums Part 3

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

This is another letter I sent to Littlejohn, discussing freedom. Sunday, Nov 9, 2008 Dear Littlejohn, I know this is a rather delayed reply, but I wanted to take a while to give what you said due consideration.  I appreciate your input.  It gave me some good thinking material for the past month. To begin [...]

Philosophical Conundrums – Part 2

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Here is Littlejohn’s response to the email I sent him. Saturday, October 4, 2008 Dear Jason: It is nice to hear from you. My time is, in fact, limited and it is difficult for me to fit you in, much as I would like. I will make some small effort tonight, however. That a concept [...]

In Search of Free Will

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Freedom is a complicated notion, and many people wonder if human beings have a ‘free will’ at all.  Is there any way to prove, rationally, that free will exists?  If so, what is it? Many complicated problems arise.  A lot of the time, people find themselves unable to do what they want to do.  Take [...]