Humane Arts

A few more logical fallacies to ponder as thinking about our world has grown so much more challenging. This conversation introduces the idea of the fallacy of the Average or Middle Ground, Appeal to Ignorance and Appeal to Fear.

A quick reflection on the difficulties we face when we try to think when feeling fear and faced with unknowns.

A brief exploration of the logical fallacy False Dichotomy. When we break things into two we more or less stop ourselves from thinking. The world is subtle, odd, and multivariant and rarely reduces a simple interaction or choice between two things.

The Link to the North Indian Classical Music Show: https://crosscut.com/podcast/crosscut... An attempt to explain the different histories of these two ideas which are often used as synonyms.

A brief consideration of the question of our social contract in a time of national and international stress brought on by the Coronavirus. Some things to ponder and look forward as together we set off into uncharted lands. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD

This lecture explores the common fallacy "Texas Sharpshooter" and our almost irresistible desire to select for data that supports our idea.

A few more logical fallacies to ponder as thinking about our world has grown so much more challenging. This conversation introduces the idea of the fallacy of the Average or Middle Ground, Appeal to Ignorance and Appeal to Fear.

A quick reflection on the difficulties we face when we try to think when feeling fear and faced with unknowns.

A brief exploration of the logical fallacy False Dichotomy. When we break things into two we more or less stop ourselves from thinking. The world is subtle, odd, and multivariant and rarely reduces a simple interaction or choice between two things.

The Link to the North Indian Classical Music Show: https://crosscut.com/podcast/crosscut... An attempt to explain the different histories of these two ideas which are often used as synonyms.

This lecture explores the life and thinking of one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD but not at Peninsula College because, alas, all gathering have been temporarily suspended. Hopefully the lectures, with audience, will return in the not too distant future. For more lectures and information check out www.wescecil.com

A lecture exploring the life and work of the under-appreciated German thinker Karl Jaspers. Delivered by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College. www.wescecil.com for more information and a copy of the handout with the quotes.

A review of the work and life of this unique thinker who has exerted an amazing influence on modern philosophy. Delivered by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College

An exploration of the life, philosophy and influence of Schopenhauer. This lecture, the third in my series covering German thinkers, was presented by Wesley Cecil PhD at Peninsula College.

The second in my series of lectures on great German thinkers explores the life, work and influence of Hegel. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD at Peninsula College

The first lecture in a series on German Philosophers features Immanuel Kant and his influence on the history of philosophy. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College. Handout and other lectures available at www.wescecil.com

A speculative consideration of the environmental question as a philosophical issue relative to our values. Presented by Wesley Cecil Phd. at Finnriver Cidery in Chimacum Washington.

An exploration of the development and influence of nihilism on contemporary thought and the many responses to the nihilistic impulse. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Finnriver cidery in Chimacum Wa. The handout and more lectures available at www.wescecil.com

The lecture explores the impact of the enlightenment and other cultural changes on undermining our ability to believe in TRUTH. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Finnriver Cidery in Chimacum Washington. flyer and more information available at www.wescecil.com

An exploration of the scientific revolution presented by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Finnriver cidery in Chimacum, Washington. The flyer and more videos are available at www.wescecil.com