Philosophy :: Articles by Brent Silby

Articles, essays, papers in Philosophy written by Brent Silby

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The Ghostly Illusion of Freewill-Brent Silby

A brief introduction to the problem of freewill. This was written for Cafe Philosophy magazine.

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  • 01 / 18 / 2012
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Astrology-By Brent Silby

Does Astrology work? Why do people believe in it? Is it rational to accept an Astrologer's claims?

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  • 10 / 04 / 2010
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The Grand Illusion by Brent Silby

In the past, people only had access to a small snapshot of history. They concluded that the Earth was 7000 years old and that God created all life in its current form. But this is an illu...

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  • 07 / 11 / 2009
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A Great Flood-By Brent Silby

Did the events depicted in the Noah's Ark story really happen? What would it take to really build a boat of that size? This article puts the question to rest once and for all.

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  • 01 / 10 / 2010
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A Christmas Question by Brent Silby

With reference to Santa Claus, this essay raises the ethical question of whether it is okay to implant false beliefs in children. The essay also draws a comparison between Santa Claus and...

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  • 12 / 30 / 2008
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Should Parents Smack Children by Brent Silby

A law was passed in 2007 making it illegal to smack children. People are now protesting, wanting a repeal of this law. Arguments on both sides of the debate are emotive and unconvincing. ...

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  • 06 / 25 / 2008
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Simulated Universe by Brent Silby

Response to Nick Bostrom's Simulated Universe argument

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  • 05 / 19 / 2008
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Starchild Alien or Human By Brent Silby

Essay weighs the possibility that Starchild Skull is of extraterrestrial origin against the possibility that it is a malformed human skull. The essay examines the likelihood that life...

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  • 04 / 28 / 2009
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Nanomachines Nanotechnology's big promise in a small package by Brent Silby

Assessment of nanotechnology

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  • 05 / 19 / 2008
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Correcting the Creationist by Brent Silby

Argues that creationism, or Intelligent Design, is not science

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  • 05 / 19 / 2008
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Earth's Survival is Our Survival by Brent Silby

A look at global climate change and its impact on humanity

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  • 05 / 19 / 2008
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Is the DJ an Artist

Article argues that a DJ is an artist

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  • 05 / 19 / 2008
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Memecosystems by Brent Silby

Paper describes memes and asks what kind of mind can support complex memes

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What is a Meme by Brent Silby

Overview of memetics

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Evolution of Technology by Brent Silby

Uses memetics theory to explain human creativity

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