by Jason Stotts When I first started studying philosophy, I was surprised at how committed I was to beliefs that I had never really considered. In fact, I seemed to be trapped in a web of ideas that I had obtained through the culture through a kind of mental osmosis. I was committed to this [...]
by Jason Stotts I think the topic of homophobia is fascinating, because I think all too many people misunderstand what homophobia means. Most dictionary and common-use definitions consider “homophobia” to be a fear of, or aversion to, homosexuals. I, however, don’t think that’s quite right. I think the term “homophobia” is great. It is a [...]
by Jason Stotts I’ve been busy getting the podcast together and getting ready for another interview with Radically Candid today. However, I want everyone to know (like you wouldn’t already know this), that Erosophia fully supports same-sex marriage and will continue to fight the philosophical battles related to same-sex marriage and just gays being treated like [...]
by Jason Stotts 1. Reason has an interesting article up right now: “The War on Sex Workers.” Anyone who claims to be for the rights of women, but think that women who sell sex aren’t real people are simply deluding themselves. Whether selling sex is moral or not, it should still be legal and those [...]
by Jason Stotts Aporia (Ancient Greek: ἀπορɛία: impasse; lack of resources; puzzlement; doubt; confusion) In philosophy, a philosophical puzzle or state of puzzlement; In rhetoric, a rhetorically useful expression of doubt. Sexual orientation is a confusing subject. So confusing that some people have taken to the idea that your sexual orientation is whatever you want it to be, that whatever you self-identify as [...]
by Jason Stotts There’s a couple of reasons to celebrate today if you’re a gay, or, you know, support individual rights. Today is the first official day that the US military will allow openly gay service members (“gay service member” might be a term of art, I’m not sure). This is a great move forward [...]
by Jason Stotts One oft he very few things that I think Obama has done right since he’s been in office is to work to repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy of discriminating against non-heterosexuals in the military. Yesterday, he officially signed the certification that will completely end DADT in 60 days. [...]
by Jason Stotts In a move that makes them the sixth state in the union to do so, the State of New York has legalized gay marriage! This is a victory for all advocates of individual rights and opponents of christianity and its hatred of humanity and human happiness. New York joins: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, as well [...]
