The fact that Socrates wrote nothing, himself, but made such an impression on others, makes him pretty easy to write about. Moreover, the fact that Plato’s central arguments about the Realm of Pure Forms cannot stand up to rational scrutiny makes discussions of his ideas relatively straightforward. However, when it comes to philosophers who have a vast range of good ideas, matters become much more […]
What’s it all about?
Welcome to Downtown Discourses, a blog dedicated to a world-view based on the application of reason. I want to create a safe place to discuss history, science, philosophy, technology, art, travel and, yes, politics and world events. I also intend for this site to act as a means by which I discuss how I formed my own perspectives about the world, and the special role […]