Tag: Conservative

Philosophy

Peter Singer Is the Philosopher of the Status Quo

Effective altruist Peter Singer argues that individuals should do more to alleviate the world’s poverty. But his emphasis on giving to charity disregards the structural causes of inequality, suggesting that nothing fundamental can be changed.

Source: Peter Singer Is the Philosopher of the Status Quo

Terrorists

Anders Breivik: Mass killer loses human rights case against Norway about his near-isolation – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik loses a human rights case, with a court ruling his near-isolation was inhuman.

Source: Anders Breivik: Mass killer loses human rights case against Norway about his near-isolation – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Education

Conservatives are a product of Direct Instruction – » The Australian Independent Media Network

It’s not surprising that conservatives are fans of Direct Instruction.  It’s their whole life. Many of them are religious.  They do not/cannot question the belief drilled into them from birth for fear of being labelled an heretic or being excommunicated or at least having to do penance. Many conservatives are fans of more standardised tests…

Source: Conservatives are a product of Direct Instruction – » The Australian Independent Media Network