Andrew StadtmauerApr 14, 20213 minWhat is Wisdom?What is wisdom, how do we develop it and when can we call ourselves wise? These are the questions at the core of today's post.
Andrew StadtmauerApr 11, 20213 minWe Are All Just People!Does a person’s Ancestry, Phenotypic traits (race) or biological sex affect their value as a person?
Andrew StadtmauerApr 7, 20214 minDemocracy of the Hundreds: Part 4Part 4 of Democracy of the Hundreds discusses the common arguments against the proposal to establish a 3rd Chamber of Parliament.
Andrew StadtmauerApr 4, 20212 minA Non-Christian EasterShould we celebrate Easter as non-Christians and If we do how should we celebrate it? We answer these questions and more in today's post.
Andrew StadtmauerMar 31, 20214 minDemocracy of the Hundreds Part 3Part three of our series on the proposal to reform the Commonwealth Parliamentary system to provide a final say to the electors on all laws.
Andrew StadtmauerMar 28, 20213 minBoethius and the Path of WisdomBoethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy is a wellspring of wisdom. In this post, we examine the path to wisdom as hinted at by Boethius.
Andrew StadtmauerMar 24, 20215 minDemocracy of the Hundreds Part 2Hi all, Welcome back to part two of our series on Democracy of the Hundreds. This is the proposal for the reinvigoration of the modern...
Andrew StadtmauerMar 21, 20214 minThe Problem of UnconsciousnessIf we are, as theists suggest, a ghost in a shell, would unconsciousness not be experienced somewhat differently from how it is experienced?
Andrew StadtmauerMar 17, 20216 minDemocracy of the Hundreds - Part 1Today, we are beginning a new series discussing Democracy of the Hundreds. This is a proposal for the reinvigoration of the modern parlim...
Andrew StadtmauerMar 14, 20213 minSlow DownFor all we know, today is our last day, lets slow down a bit and actually live it. We are never guaranteed more than today.
Andrew StadtmauerMar 10, 20213 minThe Philosophy of Extraterrestrial by Avi LoebToday we take a look at Avi Loeb's new book Extraterrestrial. Mr Loeb's philosophical affinity with the Extentistentiallists and the...
Andrew StadtmauerMar 7, 20214 minYou are a Genius and an Idiot!Are talents and genius innate or learned? Join us as we examine how our choices and chances shape our abilities.
Andrew StadtmauerMar 4, 20213 minWe All Stuff UpAs we work to become a better person, what should we do on those days when we act in a way that does not align with who we aim to be?
Andrew StadtmauerMar 3, 20215 minInnocent Until Proven GuiltyWe examine the two rape allegations (Christian Porter & Ms Higgins) in the news in Australia. Discussing the importance of the principle of
Andrew StadtmauerFeb 28, 20213 minYou Deserve Your Bad Luck!We have only a partial ability to affect the outcome of every event. Our choices contribute to the outcome but so does the effect
Andrew StadtmauerFeb 24, 20214 min Melissa Caddick's MistakeMellisa Caddick' disappearance is a reminder to us all of the false allure of wealth and power. In this post, we talk about the path to happ
Andrew StadtmauerFeb 21, 20215 minThe Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-ExupéryAntoine de Saint-Exupéry’s the little prince offers the reader a wonderful story filled with wonder and philosophy. We explore the key ideas
Andrew StadtmauerFeb 14, 20214 minWhy I Write: Interview on Smashwords.comRecently I was asked to do do an interview on Smashwords.com. In this, I talk of my childhood and
Andrew StadtmauerFeb 9, 20212 minToday Could be Your LastEach day could be our last, today we look at the recent case of a young backpacker in Australia who was diagnosed with cancer and how this
Andrew StadtmauerFeb 9, 20213 minThe Great Siege of MaltaThe Great Siege of Malta by Ernle Bradford. A review of the classic account of the Great Siege of Malta and how it relates to Codism...