Tag Archives: Race relations

Is Racism a Useful Concept?

Posted on July 2, 2021 by N.S. Palmer

I recently participated in an academic discussion about whether or not “racism” is a useful concept. Amazingly, the discussion was cordial and rational except for the moderator and one participant who was a graduate student in some version of victims’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Relations, Psychology | Tagged Kendi, Lysenko, Race relations, Racism, Self-reliance | 2 Comments

Intimidation Is Not Argument

Posted on July 3, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

One aspect of civilized behavior is that we try to settle disputes by rational argument, not by violence and coercion. Sadly, many people don’t know how to make a rational argument. Their first choice is to use the “argumentum ad … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology | Tagged Argumentum ad baculum, George Floyd, Insurrection, Logical fallacies, Logical fallacy, Mass Hysteria, Race relations, Race riots, Social Conflict | 3 Comments

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”

Posted on June 6, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

In 1741, the Rev. Jonathan Edwards preached a sermon about the total wickedness of humanity. It was titled “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” It wasn’t about something that his listeners had done wrong, but about the idea … Continue reading →