110 Fallacies
For philosophers, a fallacy is an error in reasoning: a piece of bad logic. Just as it is a good idea to avoid eating bad food, it is a good idea to avoid bad reasoning. Unfortunately, bad reasoning is all too common -- it... See More
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Quick ViewFor philosophers, a fallacy is an error in reasoning: a piece of bad logic. Just as it is a good idea to avoid eating bad food, it is a good idea to avoid bad reasoning. Unfortunately, bad reasoning is all too common -- it... See More
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Quick ViewThis book contains essays from the 2016 postings of A Philosopher's Blog. Subjects range from the metaphysics of guardian angels to the complicated ethics of guns. There are numerous journeys into the realm of political... See More
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Quick ViewThis concise work is aimed at presenting a logical assessment of the stock arguments against same-sex marriage. While my position is in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage, I have made every effort to present a fair and... See More
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Quick ViewImportant: This is not a novel. It is a Pathfinder compatible adventure for characters level 3-5. This adventure is the second in the Rils' series. It is preceded by the Tomb of Rils. The brave adventurers travel to a... See More
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Quick ViewImportant: This is not a novel. It is a Pathfinder compatible adventure for character levels 1-3. The history of Rils is a matter of considerable debate among the great scholars of necromancy. There is even some doubt among... See More
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Quick ViewImportant: This is a Pathfinder compatible adventure for character levels 4-6, not a novel. "Old stories tell of the wizard Kelsun, better known as Kelsun the Mad Prophet. According to these stories, Kelsun received a... See More
Important: This is a Pathfinder compatible adventure not a novel. For character levels 2-4 It is said that 150 years ago the wizard Kelok was interred in a tomb of his own design. As a wizard, Kelok did achieve some minor... See More
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Quick ViewThis book contains select essays from the 2012-2013 postings of A Philosopher's Blog. The topics covered range from economic justice to defending the humanities, plus some side trips into pain pills and the will. See More
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Quick ViewThis short book presents a series of philosophical essays written in response to gun violence in the United States. While the matters of guns, violence and rights are often met with emotional responses, my approach has been... See More
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Quick ViewImportant: This is a Pathfinder Role Playing Game compatible adventure, not a novel. It is also not an interactive Kindle game. The success of the Regency in establishing peace and order within its domains has made life... See More
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Quick ViewImportant: this is a Pathfinder Role Playing Game compatible adventure. It is not a novel. It is also not an interactive Kindle "adventure book." After the Empire expanded into the Aegus region via the transport towers... See More
Important: This is a Pathfinder Role Playing Game compatible adventure. It is not a novel. It is also not an interactive Kindle "adventure book." After the Empire expanded into the Aegus region via the transport towers... See More
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Quick ViewImportant: This is a Pathfinder Role Playing Game compatible adventure. It is not a novel. It is also not an interactive Kindle "adventure book." This adventure is intended to be run after the PCs have completed "Smelter."... See More
Important: This is a Pathfinder Role Playing Game compatible adventure. It is not a novel. It is also not an interactive Kindle "adventure book." After the fall of a great empire, the survivors set out in the remaining... See More
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Quick ViewWhile the story of Cain and Abel does not specify the murder weapon used by Cain, traditional illustrations often show Cain wielding the jawbone of an animal (perhaps an ass -- which is what Samson is said to have employed... See More
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Quick ViewThis book contains essays from the 2017 postings of A Philosopher's Blog. The adventure begins in a time of post truth and ends with online classes. The essays are short, but substantial -- yet approachable enough to not... See More
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Quick ViewThis book contains essays from the 2019 postings of A Philosopher's Blog. Subjects range from toxic masculinity to fascism. The essays are short, but substantial -- yet approachable enough to not require a degree in... See More
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Quick ViewThis concise work is aimed at presenting a philosophical look at economic disparity in the United States. Since this is a truly massive topic, this work is focused on specific aspects of this matter and is divided into... See More
This collection of essays focuses on metaphysics and, to a lesser extent, epistemology. While metaphysics is often seen as something that involves healing crystals and auras, the philosophical discipline is focused on... See More
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Quick ViewThis book contains all the essays from the 2014 postings of A Philosopher's Blog. The topics covered range from the moral implications of sexbots to the metaphysics of determinism. See More
This book contains essays from the 2015 postings of A Philosopher's Blog. The topics covered range from robotic assassins to the ethics of performance based university funding. Side adventures include the ethics of "bathroom... See More
This book contains essays from the 2018 postings of A Philosopher's Blog. Subjects range from whether trees can think to the metaphysics of meat and beyond. The essays are short, but substantial -- yet approachable enough to... See More
Important: This is a Pathfinder compatible adventure, not a novel. This is the third in the Rils' series of adventures. The great city of Thetos arose in one of the early human kingdoms but, for a variety of reasons, its... See More
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Quick ViewThis short book (approximately 35,000 words) consists of a collection of essays on dating, love, and relationships. In case you are wondering about the title of the book, in real life I am a philosophy professor and in one... See More
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Quick ViewIn March of 2009 I fell from my roof, a victim of bad judgment (my own) and gravity. This resulted in a new found respect for physics as well as a long journey of recovery from a torn quadriceps tendon. In order to remain... See More
In 1993 I started a Macintosh ezine, the Low-End User (LEU). This little ezine attracted a group of talented contributors and enjoyed a loyal following until its final issue in 1995. In memory of those days, I have assembled... See More
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Quick View30 Fallacies is a companion book for 42 Fallacies. 42 Fallacies is not, however, required to use this book. It provides concise descriptions and examples of thirty common informal fallacies. Accent, Fallacy of Accident... See More
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Quick ViewImportant: This is a Pathfinder compatible adventure not a novel. For character levels 1-3 In days long past, a mighty empire ruled vast areas of land and sea. To ensure that its ships were able to navigate safely, it... See More