Secular pluralism is an unspoken ideology in our society. Consequently, we must examine its hidden assumptions. Steve Latham There are two meanings of the term ‘secular’. It may mean, for example, simply a neutral space for the interplay of ideas, free from religious domination. On the other hand, […]
In Focus
In Focus
Secular Pluralism (1): The concept of personal identity
The challenges of living in and constructing a truly pluralistic society are immense. If we are going to accommodate many different lifestyles and worldviews then we shall face many dilemmas. Steve Latham Reconciling opposing interests is a main problem multi-cultural and interfaith societies will have to deal with. […]
The city, a frenzied animal
The metropolis is a frenzied animal. But what can it do to defend itself? Jump. Cry. Ask us to show it some mercy? Ask us to refrain from filling it with temples, where even God refuses to pray. Armando Orozco Tovar The Earth is an animal. She shakes […]
Slavery and reparations
Abolition Acts continued to be re-written and re-applied right up until the early 1900s. The effects are still with us. Nigel Pocock African-Caribbean slaves are the largest group that have not been compensated for the suffering and abuse they underwent for 400 years (c. 1450-1850). This might seem […]
Computational power vs. wisdom?
On 6th of January BBC1 News reported that research shows that brain ‘power’ starts to decay earlier than was thought … Reasoning powers diminish from age 40 or so… Nigel Pocock Is an implied brain ‘power’ only about ‘reasoning’? This statement is extremely simplistic; making good judgements is […]
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