The Philosophical Muser

Using Philosophical and Economic analysis to consider big questions, world issues and matters of everyday life!

Saturday, 17 August 2013

When Benefits Are Really Costs

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I'm amazed how often issues crop up in politics that lead me to question whether a particular politician is a muddled thinker or wheth...
Saturday, 10 August 2013

Letter To My Unborn Child

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I think a good rule of thumb for being true to your own convictions is this; don't do or champion anything in the name of a group tha...
Monday, 5 August 2013

The Truth About Greed, Coercion & Exploitation

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We haven't talked about greed, exploitation and coercion yet, have we?   Let's do it now.   I’ll come to greed in a moment – but, ...
Friday, 2 August 2013

Love & The Singles Market

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  Is there an illustration that links being unemployed to being single?   You might like to consider the Beveridge Curve, which is n...
Monday, 29 July 2013

Why Most Politicians Are Nationalists At Heart

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So, listening to BBC News today we're told that the Government is sending out vehicles with "Go home or face arrest " poste...
Wednesday, 24 July 2013

A Royal Welcome

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We have a new Royal baby (third in line for the throne for anyone counting), and already the Internet is saturated with anti-royal, pr...
Monday, 22 July 2013

Taleb, And Other Overrated 'Intellectuals'

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Contrary to (often) popular opinion, I think most of our so-called 'world's great intellectuals' - Richard Dawkins, Stephen ...
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This is the Blog of James Knight - a keen philosophical commentator on many subjects. My primary areas of interest are: philosophy, economics, theology, politics, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, psychology, history, the arts and social commentary. I also contribute articles to the Adam Smith Institute and the Institute of Economics Affairs. Hope you enjoy this blog! Always happy to hear from old friends and new! Email:j.knight423@btinternet.com
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