Category Archives: Politics

Occupy RushMouth

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Paul Gerhards

Twenty years ago or so, I listened to Rush Limbaugh on the radio. I’d heard of him and wanted to know what was so special. Even though I didn’t agree with his politics, I thought it was appropriate to hear what … Continue reading →

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What is Skillful?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Paul Gerhards

I began this series with some thoughts on the differences between liberals and conservatives—views that have everything to do with one’s beliefs about things like justice, patriotism, authority, and spiritual purity. Most recently, I concluded that one’s actions, what one does, … Continue reading →

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Virtuous Action As the Foundation of Morality

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Paul Gerhards

In earlier posts, beginning here, I talked about the five pillars of morality as defined by Jonathan Haidt. Haidt is a psychologist working in the field of moral psychology. He conducts studies to determine the differences between liberals and conservatives, … Continue reading →

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