Welcome
This is the philosophical writing section of JonHaines.com — a space for serious reflection on ethics, politics, faith, technology, and the human condition.
Most of what I publish here draws from the classical philosophical tradition — especially Aristotle, Aquinas, and Yves R. Simon — and applies it to contemporary questions:
What makes for good government? What is technology for? Can modern institutions sustain human flourishing?
If you’re looking for more than surface-level commentary and want to explore the principles that guide a good life and a just society, you’re in the right place.
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Philosophy
Science, Philosophy, and WhAAT?
http://qz.com/627989/why-are-so-many-smart-people-such-idiots-about-philosophy/ Maybe if we can combine philosophy and science into one, then everyone will [...]
Philosophy
A Great Debate: Barron and Peterson
Have a listen to this long, but worthwhile discussion.
Philosophy
Great Lecture: The Nature of Knowledge and the Knowledge of Nature – Fr. Brian Chrzastek, O.P.
This week’s lecture was chosen because, In my view, Kant and St. Thomas are both [...]
Philosophy
The Question of Obligation to Save Lives in Pandemic
Everyone wants the coronavirus to end. Everyone hopes that life will return to normal – [...]
Philosophy
Chance, Determinism, and Providence
I’m currently reading Yves Simon’s Foresight and Knowledge (Prévoir et savoir), a work written in [...]
Philosophy
Dr. Edward Feser speaks on Classical Theism at the Center for Thomistic Studies
If you’re in Houston next weekend, University of St. Thomas is hosting the famous Edward [...]
Reading Guidelines
I aim to write with clarity, not jargon — but this blog assumes you’re thinking about big questions. If you’re a student, educator, or thoughtful reader trying to wrestle with ideas that don’t fit in a tweet, I hope you’ll find something valuable here.
Not everything here is “neutral” — but everything is meant to be honest, charitable, and serious.
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