Battlepanda recently posted on Nozick's "Experience Machine" and the hypothetical of Star Trek holodecks. In the comments section, I learn that she and I share the same position on transporters: if I lived in the Star Trek universe I'd be one of those sad sacks who...
Eric Reeves is guest posting on Darfur at TNR's blog. The Editor's note: His contributions will add up to a sort of crash-course on the Darfur genocide--moving from posts today on the genocide's...
In the comments section of Bruce Jentleson's recent post at America Abroad, 10 Days After London, commentator Daniel A. Greenbaum asks:I am curious what about the war in Iraq caused the...
Does anyone actually enjoy grading? I admit that I get something of a kick out of reading a smart, elegant essay or exam. I particularly enjoy essays that show a flash of brilliance, even if their...