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The Limits of Morality–As We Know It

Posted on June 23, 2009 by D3 Support

A world in which everyone takes care of everyone else, and nobody takes care of himself–is a world that will perish. A world in which everyone takes care of him- or herself is a world from which everyone benefits. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Absolutely Sure

Posted on June 20, 2009 by D3 Support

Absolute certainty IS possible. This is self-evident. If it weren’t, then you’d be forced to claim: “I’m absolutely certain that absolute certainty is impossible.” Or, you’d be forced to claim: “I’m certain that I can be certain of nothing.” At … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

When Ideas Go Bad

Posted on June 12, 2009 by D3 Support
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There are worse things than bad ideas. The worst thing is a bad idea posing as a new one–or a rotten idea disguised as something different, fresh, and original. The first is merely a mistake, while the second is fraud.

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Best of Luck?

Posted on May 31, 2009 by D3 Support

When I wish someone “good luck,” it’s not a compliment. It’s not a wish of bad intentions either, but it’s a way of indicating that I think luck is the most important thing they have going for them. This isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Helping Doesn’t Always Help

Posted on May 25, 2009 by D3 Support

Working for the happiness of others cheats others out of the process of achieving happiness. It conveys to them: “You can’t become happy on your own; you need me.” This denies that happiness is an achievement. If you could somehow … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Respectable

Posted on May 22, 2009 by D3 Support

People who show respect for reality, and for the laws of logic, will show respect for others. This is because they know they need and want others with whom to associate, for personal, business or other reasons. They appreciate that … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Parental Claims

Posted on April 29, 2009 by D3 Support

No parent may say to the child, once grown, in effect: ‘I sacrificed for you; therefore you owe me.’ A sacrifice means giving up a greater good for a lesser good. If your mother or father means to imply this, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Living Life

Posted on April 26, 2009 by D3 Support

You can best predict a person’s behavior by behavior displayed in the past. Keep the focus on behavior — not words. This is because very few people have strong integrity. By “strong integrity” I mean when a person’s words and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

How to Deal With Others

Posted on April 9, 2009 by D3 Support

If you’re not sure how to handle a situation with another person, think of how you would want another to handle it with you. If you’re wondering, “What’s the right way to do this?” simply think of how you’d appreciate … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

The Hero in Us All

Posted on April 7, 2009 by D3 Support

Being the victim means focusing on what others have done to you. Being a hero means focusing on what YOU can do to better your life, regardless of the circumstances beyond your control. Victims focus on the external. Heroes focus … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

The Essence of Freedom–And Sanity

Posted on March 7, 2009 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, I hate being told that I HAVE to do something. Is this an indication of immaturity, as some in my life have told me? A: No. Hating to be told what to do is an indication of … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

What Real Leaders Do (and Don’t Do)

Posted on February 25, 2009 by D3 Support

The best way to inspire hope in another is to show how the use of his or her own mind is efficacious, powerful and valuable. True leaders inspire individualism, not dependence. The kind of leaders to avoid are the ones … Continue reading →

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