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  • What use is philosophy?

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    I used to think that philosophy was bunk until I studied it for a degree in Humanities. Having understood the arguments from a range of different sources, I felt it was ok to pass comment. Without that knowledge you don’t really have a ticket for the game. That game may…

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  • What war?

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    How do you hoodwink a country the size of Russia? State control of the media obviously helps. Killing and jailing political opponents is a tried and tested tactic. Propaganda can then put forward incredible lies to cover up the invasion of Ukraine and the horrific murder of its civilians. Why…

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    I’m good

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    The bold heading above is not a statement of my virtue, but an oldie’s criticism of trends in language. What was wrong with I’m well? Wellness certainly indicates fine physical and mental health, whereas goodness suggests a scorecard with top marks awarded for some random attribute. So while you’re feeling…

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  • Rugby vs Soccer

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    I confess to being a part-time Chelsea supporter. But watching 90 minutes of passing the ball with very few shots on goal does not excite me. Rugby can be a bit predictable with passes along the line ending in scrums or line-outs. But the physicality and quick ball handling make for…

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    Back to School

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    I finished my photography course and should get the results and feedback in about four weeks. Studying keeps me relatively sane, so I have started to register for another Open University course, Philosophy and Psychological Studies. It might be going over some old ground, but I could do with a…

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  • The new year

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    Here we are in 2022 hoping that things will get better. The hope encapsulated in the medical advice that the effects of the Omicron virus are not as severe as other mutations, let us believe that the UK’s NHS will be able to cope. Nobody wants to believe the doom-mongers…

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    The evils of plastic

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    From the Victorian industrial age to the current Green commercial initiatives, plastics have had a huge impact on the global economy and subsequently on the world’s environment. Bakelite made from coal waste products, Nylon stockings, plastic waterproof cable coverings (that enabled the laying of communications cabling across the Atlantic), plexiglass,…

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  • Vaxxers vs Anti-Vaxxers

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    The venue has yet to be decided, but there is a great deal of eager anticipation for this clash. Chief among the Vaxxers are the Virologists, Hospital Staff, and those who have lost family to Covid 19. The Anti-Vaxxers have people like Joseph Mercola,Sherri Tenpenny, Christiane Northrup, Sayer Ji and…

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  • Lightness

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    Here we are at one of the big celebrations on the Advent calendar. Christmas is an event that requires preparation. I was looking through a prospectus for evening classes when we lived in London and came across a course called Christmas Stress Workshop, That seemed an appropriate learning experience for…

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    Hello USA

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    It’s probably a bit silly responding to my blog stats geographically. Silliness has never stood in my way, in fact, it offers me encouragement. I rarely get loads of people reading my blog posts, but that doesn’t deter me from rambling on about a wide range of topics. This week…

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