Tag Archives: Gutmann & Thompson

Work, money, work (228)

Posted on April 1, 2009 by proftp

More comments on G&T, chapter , um, 9? Yeah, whatever chapter we’re on.Eight. We’re on chapter eight. (Damn, I’m tired. . . .) What of the notion of ending poverty? Do G&T take this call seriously (enough)? And what of … Continue reading →

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Deliberative dishonesty (228)

Posted on March 25, 2009 by proftp

More bashing Gutmann & Thompson questions and comments on the readings: on William Galston: *p. 41, and violation of parents’ integrity: Perhaps, if consider only parents’ integrity. What of children’s integrity? Isn’t the issue that the parents and the children … Continue reading →

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Why this and not that? (228)

Posted on March 22, 2009 by proftp

That was, in essence, Shemori’s question: Why is it okay to sell sperm and eggs and not solid organs? It’s a good question. I think the response I offered—that these have been two separate narratives, shaped by particular events—is a … Continue reading →

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Enough already! (228)

Posted on March 18, 2009 by proftp

Some thoughts while preparing notes on G&T’s chapter 7 (on liberty): *I wonder if G&T don’t unnecessarily lard down their theory, that it would in fact work better if it weren’t more open, closer to anything goes. One could hang … Continue reading →

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More news, and whatever (228, 266)

Posted on March 8, 2009 by proftp

A coupla’ more stories: William Saletan, on IVF legislation. Note that I’ve added his blog, Human Nature, to the list. The White House is planning a series of regional meetings on health care refore. Here’s a link to a NY … Continue reading →

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Stray deliberations (228)

Posted on March 6, 2009 by proftp

A few late-night thoughts: I mentioned in class that there are often fools who attach themselves to serious issues, and that the presence of fools ought not distract one from recognizing the seriousness of an issue. ‘Leaving the fools aside. … Continue reading →

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