"I know of an argument which, although it is almost-unbelievably bad, has not only escaped critism by philosophers, but has received the endorsement of coutless philosophers. I think it is the worst argument in the world..." and so began a note … [Read more...] about Worst Argument in the World
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Louis Hissink
When I started this blog it was with some trepidation as I outlined in my very first post, http://www.jennifermarohasy.com/blog/archives/000549.html . And I wondered whether anyone would comment. I like comments because I like to know what I might … [Read more...] about Louis Hissink
Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
There is a little poll at Senator Andrew Bartlett web-log that asks the question: "Which group is more damaging to the proper functioning of Australian democracy: journalists, politicians, apathetic voters?" When I last looked most people had voted … [Read more...] about Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
Alan Woods, The House of Lords, and More
Both Alan Woods (columnist with The Australian) and Britian's House of Lords have recently written on the economics of 'global warming'. I have received several emails asking me to post something about the House of Lords report. The first email … [Read more...] about Alan Woods, The House of Lords, and More
Lichen Spider
Neil Hewett, Cooper Creek Wilderness, The Daintree, Nth Queensland, emailed this picture of a lichen spider, See Spider (40 kbs). It came with the note, "If only humankind would blend with the natural landscape with a little more discretion." And … [Read more...] about Lichen Spider
A Hockey Stick Question
I have been asked the following question from a reader of this web-log: What is the evidence for the medieval warm period? My understanding is that the Vikings were able to settle Greenland and grow grapes in Canada over several hundreds of years … [Read more...] about A Hockey Stick Question
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
