The ancient Greeks thought rationality, our ability to reason, was the distinguishing feature of humanity. It allowed humans to identify and search for higher truths, allowing us to move beyond the purely physical realm of the natural world. Now, cognitive and social scientists have developed the argumentative theory of reasoning, which suggests that reason evolved to win arguments. Rationality is a function of the evolutionary requirement to persuade.
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Coming Out; Opting-Out
Should service members be allowed to "opt out" of an enlistment if the military changes its values?
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"Sir, we joined the Marine Corps because the Marine Corps has a set of standards and values that is better than that of the civilian sector. And we have gone and changed those values and repealed the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy," the sergeant told Gates during the question and answer session.
"We have not given the Marines a chance to decide whether they wish to continue serving under that. Is there going to be an option for those Marines that no longer wish to serve due to the fact their moral values have not changed?" he asked.
"No," Gates responded. "You'll have to complete your ... enlistment just like everybody else."
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