What does it mean for something to be a fact? What about an opinion? And how do either (or both) of these relate to morality and value claims or moral truths? Justin P. McBrayer, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Fort Lewis College, provides a fascinating (albeit troubling) look at how…
Do compassion and happiness matter? Without hesitation, yes! But how so? His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet reviews this very topic and provides his unique & insightful perspective on the importance of happiness and compassion to the individual and society at large. In the process, he discusses:…
Does kindness matter? Can it really that make much of a difference in your life? What about the lives of others? What does it even mean to be kind? His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, for example, speaks of kindness & compassion in conjunction with happiness; he also…
Bar none…..one of the best adaptations of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave you’ll ever find. Creative, imaginative, thought-provoking, and just plain fun (it’s in clay after all!)…hmm, dare we say “Clayto?” Enjoy and become enlightened by this Plato & Socrates inspired gem of a short film from the Bullhead Entertainment…
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