The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
cultural relativism, paradoxical relativism
Crazy World
Posted on Aug 26, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
Essay on the turmoil of our world today and the current trend of escalating hatred, nationalism and xenophobia.
xenophobia, nationalism, hatred, crazy world, political essay, society
Misconceptions on Privacy Invasion
Posted on Jul 4, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay defending the government's right to spy on the public.
privacy invasion, essay sociology, politics, surveillance
Reflections and Infections
Posted on Jul 10, 2018 | Last Updated Jul 10, 2018
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
wisdom, philosopher, leaders, tyrants
Pursuit of Happiness
Posted on Oct 26, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
Essay on natural rights with a focus on the Pursuit of Happiness.
natural rights, happiness, philosophy
Houdini & Thurston
A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.
harry houdini, ehrich weiss, howard thurston, magicians, skepticism
Writing Samples
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 4, 2003
Writing samples on the Shawn Olson Artistic Network
writing, poetry, essay, fiction, stories, journalism
