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UFOs Are Real, but Our Thinking about Them Is Not Realistic

UFOs Are Real, but Our Thinking about Them Is Not Realistic

Can we have an intelligent discussion about UFO phenomena?

Douglas Giles, PhD

Jan 23, 2023

William James’s Argument for Free Will

William James’s Argument for Free Will

It’s a simple hypothesis: I have the ability to choose freely what actions I will take. Whether that hypothesis is correct — or its…

Douglas Giles, PhD

Oct 27, 2022

Buddhism Is Wrong

Buddhism Is Wrong

I heard a celebrity spout a mistaken thought and had to respond.

Douglas Giles, PhD

Jul 29, 2022

Does Anyone Understand What “Freedom” Means?

Does Anyone Understand What “Freedom” Means?

By the look of things, not many.

Douglas Giles, PhD

Mar 9, 2022

Let’s Be Honest about Identity Politics

Let’s Be Honest about Identity Politics

Black and white

Douglas Giles, PhD

Mar 13

Three TV Predictions That Are Now True

Three TV Predictions That Are Now True

We are now 20 minutes into the future, next Sunday AD

Douglas Giles, PhD

Jan 9

Harris, Walz, and 60-20-20 America

Harris, Walz, and 60-20-20 America

Plain talk about plain truths

Douglas Giles, PhD

Aug 7, 2024

Oscar Wilde and James Baldwin on Masks

Oscar Wilde and James Baldwin on Masks

Two sides of an issue from which we hide

Douglas Giles, PhD

May 21, 2024

The Nothingness of Jean-Paul Sartre

The Nothingness of Jean-Paul Sartre

Getting freedom and existence wrong

Douglas Giles, PhD

Apr 15, 2024

What Right Do You Have to Be Happy?

What Right Do You Have to Be Happy?

Seriously . . .

Douglas Giles, PhD

Feb 21, 2024

"It's Hard to Do Philosophy in the U.S. Now, Isn't It?"

"It's Hard to Do Philosophy in the U.S. Now, Isn't It?"

What's painfully obvious from the other side of the world

Douglas Giles, PhD

Feb 18, 2024

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