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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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Give Reason a Chance

Posted on October 28, 2012 by D3 Support

Everything good in human life comes from reason. By “reason” I mean rational, reality-based measures to attain survival and happiness in life. The primary arenas in which reason operates are science and business. By “science” I mean genuine science, based … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

As Obamacare Threatens, Where Are the Doctors?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: When I explain what Obamacare will probably turn out to be, I tell people it’s similar to either an HMO or the free clinic.  I said people who have money will have HMO-like insurance.  Everyone else will … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Does a Happy, Moral Life Require Having Children?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by D3 Support

The questions below were asked by New York author, writer and long-time DrHurd.com reader Joseph Kellard: Q: What are your thoughts on parents who are everything from condescending to contemptuous toward individuals who choose to remain childless? One such person … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

The Psychology of Obamaism

Posted on October 24, 2012 by D3 Support

A new study by the Congressional Research service reports: Welfare spending has grown substantially over the past four years, reaching $746 billion in 2011—or more than Social Security, basic defense spending or any other single chunk of the federal government. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Final Debate: Obama’s Magical Evasion Tour

Posted on October 23, 2012 by D3 Support

In this final debate, centered on foreign policy, Romney and Obama agreed that ‘crippling sanctions’ are the way to defeat the Iranian dictatorship. They’re both wrong. Sanctions only hurt democratic governments. Totalitarian governments answer to nobody. Ever heard of Cuba? … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Are Human Beings Capable of Freedom?

Posted on October 22, 2012 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: I wanted to respond to your column “Is it Really the Economy, Stupid?” I agree that bad economic and governance policies are founded in bad ethics. What is troubling, and something I have been thinking about a … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Why Being Honest About Your Feelings is Not Always Right

Posted on October 21, 2012 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: I have read what you and others call the need to be “authentic” in personal relationships. At the same time, honestly saying what I feel doesn’t always work out. I try to be honest and say exactly … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Why You Care What Others Think—and What to Do About It (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on October 19, 2012 by D3 Support

Conclusion of yesterday’s column. In order to develop healthy self-respect, and to stop obsessing on what others think of you, it’s very important that you internalize two questions: ‘ What are the facts (about myself or the outside world)?‘ What … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Why You Care What Others Think—and What to Do About It (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on October 18, 2012 by D3 Support

The reason you want to please other people (if you do) is that you have made them your standard of knowledge and truth your whole life. If the herd thinks something is true, it’s true; if they reject an idea, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Why Obama Hates People

Posted on October 17, 2012 by D3 Support

Less interesting than the second debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are the words of a former Obama aide on the Internet the very same day: ‘People say the reason Obama wouldn’t call [Bill] Clinton is because he doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

What Marital Compromise Is Really All About

Posted on October 16, 2012 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: How would you advise an empty nest couple with two professional careers of equal importance to the individuals, to find compromise when job loss is imminent for one spouse whose career is unstable by its nature, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Who’s Less Evil: Democrats or Republicans?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by D3 Support

Dr. Hurd, I often wonder why do you and other Objectivist contributors of CapMag seem to constantly side with the GOP, and never with Democrats? As Ayn Rand herself pointed out, “Liberals and Conservatives are opposite sides of the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government
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