Category: Philosophy

Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False

Can the mind be reduced to mere physio-chemical properties? Are experiences, thoughts, and feelings simply the product of chemical reactions in our brain? Atheist philosopher, Thomas Nagel, rejects such a view of the mind. In his book Mind and Cosmos, Nagel points out that belief in the material reductionist view of the mind is almost … Continue reading Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False →

Faith in Freedom: Libertarian Principles and Psychiatric Practices

For those interested in freedom, psychiatry and Thomas Szasz, the book Faith in Freedom gives the reader insight into Szasz’ commitment to freedom and personal autonomy. For Szasz, freedom is his religion. Szasz was an atheist, yet admits that humans by their very nature are religious beings. Pretending that one can free oneself from the … Continue reading Faith in Freedom: Libertarian Principles and Psychiatric Practices →