In my last Substack post, I opposed former President George W. Bush’s idea of invading other countries in order to “spread democracy.” In this post, I’ll explain why this is not a valid justification, and what is.
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Latest Blog Posts
Death after Religion
Maddox shares how accepting mortality after losing faith brought deeper meaning and urgency to his life.
Discussing Metaethics with Craig Biddle
Craig Biddle and philosopher Lance Bush dive into metaethics—exploring intrinsicism, subjectivism, and Objectivism—and what each view means for understanding “good” and “value.”
How to Embrace Mortality For Flourishing
What if Christianity's promise of an afterlife is obstructing our motivation to fully live the one life we know we have? And what if living fully requires navigating obstacles like this and confronting our mortality?
Why People Commit Atrocities
In his new video, Craig explains why neither feelings, faith, nor consensus are a means of knowledge—and when people pretend that they are, violence ensues.