Tag Archives: Philosophy

The Treachery of Memes

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

I first noticed this meme circulating several years ago: The first assumption is that the people on the left are, well, leftists, and that being “of the left” means desiring “more government.” Given this assumption, the meme, produced by an … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Cause and Effect

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Richard Heyduck

The process we call “cause and effect” is complicated. Our world is full of it, but it doesn’t always operate as we think it should. Our model too often is the light switch. You flip the switch, the light comes … Continue reading →

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Firebrand Theology Seminar

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Richard Heyduck

I don’t get the opportunity these days to do much deep consideration of theology, so when I learned that the Firebrand Theology Seminar would focus on the work of Billy Abraham this summer it was too good to pass up. … Continue reading →

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Dead Men Don’t Bleed?

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Richard Heyduck

You’ve probably heard this old joke. Once upon a time there was a man who was convinced he was dead. After being badgered by his friends, he finally gave in and went to a doctor. The doctor took it upon … Continue reading →

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Not Islamic?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Richard Heyduck

In last night’s speech the President said, Now let’s make two things clear: ISIL is not “Islamic.” No religion condones the killing of innocents, and the vast majority of ISIL’s victims have been Muslim. And ISIL is certainly not a … Continue reading →

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Teaching Philosophically

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Richard Heyduck

Few of the courses I teach, whether in a college or church setting, are officially called “philosophy.” Having a philosophical temperament, however, and finding value in a philosophical approach to learning, I find it difficult to avoid a common approach … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Sustained Personal Identity

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Richard Heyduck

In a recent essay a the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Company) Religion site, Stanley Hauerwas raises the issue of the sustaining of personal identity over time. It is by no means clear to me that I am the same person who … Continue reading →

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Capitalism and Epistemology

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Richard Heyduck

Inasmuch as markets exist to provide knowledge (what I/we should do with regard to the resources at our disposal or over which we have influence) modern capitalism is a reductionism parallel to centrality of epistemology in modern philosophy (the requirement … Continue reading →

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