21 August 2025

The Rational Express

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These articles were originally written as standalone pieces on HubPages, under my screen name Paraglider. The common themes that run through the articles are: that the World is better understood without reference to, or reliance on, the supernatural, that situational pragmatism is preferable to any form of dogmatism, and that faith-based belief systems are neither necessary nor helpful as the foundation of a fair society. Though the articles deal with serious topics, they are intended as entertainment and do not profess philosophical, scientific or academic rigour. Their original aim, in which they largely succeeded, was to stimulate discussion.

All this, for less than the price of a pint . . .

2 comments:

  1. Treasurable - and plenty to browse through. Just had a look at Spam, which I loved. Reminded me of Gerard Hoffnung's Tyrolean Inn Keeper singing the praises of his hotel, in English: "There is a French Widow in every chamber, affording delightful prospects"

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    1. Welcome to Paraplexed and 18 years of spurious ramblings. Hoffnung was brilliant, wasn't he!

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