Darwinism (1): The Hypothesis

Many people believe that Darwinism is a legitimate theory on the grounds that it is scientific and evidence points to the evolution of species. Proponents of Darwinism show the series of the pictures depicting small horse to the large horse, the similarity of embyros between different species and claim that the number of finch species in the Galapagos has increased over time. However, simply because the embyros of different species look similar does not mean that they have a common ancestor. Simply because there are different features of horses discovered over times does not mean that they evolved in the sequence as discovered.

Scientism is the New Black

Scientism is one of the most dominant ideologies in the modern world. It purports that anything that cannot be proved true by science cannot be accepted per se. The underlying belief is that science can determine the truth of all things and that anything which cannot be proven by science, such a moral values, has no value of truth. Such a philosophy would be questionable, as science can merely seek to show the truth about that of the physical world, rather than other spheres such as the sociocultural or economic world.

The Attitudes of the Conservatives v Liberals

There is a difference in attitude between the people on each side of politics. No side of politics are the same in the strict sense. The only similarity is that they all have an agenda. What the agenda serves is a different matter. The two images below are examples of how the ideology of both the conservatives and liberals can be compared. Although they are generalisations, they may contain some elements of truth.

Indoctrination, Indoctrination, Indoctrination

Every word with huge implications gets discussed intensively as to the meaning of the word in the postmodern age. This includes the word 'indoctrination'. Indoctrination is the impounding of ideologies or beliefs into one, without place for questioning what is being taught. That is real indoctrination. Modern universities are largely tools of indoctrination. Many people do not even realise this because they do not even know what they believe in, what they don't and, most importantly, why.

The Intolerance of Tolerance

These days, everyone, especially the anti-conservatives who are proud of the perception of themselves as open-minded, progressive, good citizens enforces the rule that one must be tolerant. What does this mean? One must accept with others say and believe, regardless of what it is. The truth, is that one cannot accept all ideologies, beliefs and values as some contradict. People who believe in a universal, objective truth are harshly criticised by the majority for being intolerant on postmodernist terms.

Postmodernists claim to be very open-minded, but they are against anyone who claims there is a universal, objective truth. How can this be "tolerant", for it is also against something - absolutism. This inconsistency reveals the hypocrisy of those who scream blue murder when someone believes in an absolute truth, but yet support those who attempt to impose their relativistic views on others.

It is true that some absolutists are hypocritical. That that of relativists of worse, as they pretend to be believe in no truths, but act as though this is the truth - their version of the truth.

Beware of cunning deceitful lecturers

Academia has contributed much to the philosophical pandemonium faced by our modern world, in particular, the youth of today around the world. These philosophies have been incalcated in the minds of many, influencing the way we think, act, live and ultimately, how we will lead the next generation.

What one thinks is very important. It determines one's outlook in life and how one will behave. How one behaves has a huge impact on others, and ultimately, the world. For every act you make, you are influencing others to do the same. Indeed, every individual has the potential to influence. Therefore, it is crucial that the modern youth develops a "capacity for doubt" and a "hankering for the truth".

I will explore how many seemingly academic, logical philosophies are really not as logical as they really are in the next few posts.

"You can't impose your morality on us" (1)

"You can't impose your morality on us". I'm sure we've all heard that phrase. It is often used by pro-abortion or pro-homosexual activists who want legislation changed to suit their wants. These wants are not to be mistaken from needs. Human beings naturally need what they want, but do not necessarily want what they need. We are naturally seek our rights (or "rights"), but do not seek that of others. We focus on what we want, but could no care less about what others need.

Every person has their own personal moral or ethical standards. Whether they are consistent with a universal, objective set of moral standards is a different matter. Pro-abortion and pro-homosexual activists use this phrase to psych opponents to think that they are the ones who are bigoted. It is is true that people should respect their beliefs, but just because people want a certain change, does not mean that is has to be legislated.

People who say that others cannot impose their morality on them are telling a misleading truth. While people cannot impose their morality on them, they are, in effect, attempting to impose theirs on others.

Postmodernism: Respect? What is respect?

One of the word that has been abused the most is 'respect'. It has been used in very cunning ways. In particular, homosexual advocates argue that gays are not being 'respected' when they are not legally allowed to 'marry'. Respect in this sense refers to the action, not the people. However, the term is blurred between the behaviour of gays and gay people. It is based on the paradigm that homosexuality is a behaviour people cannot change and that people are born gay. However, scientific studies have not shown this to be the case. Instead, studies have shown that sexual orientation is influenced by the environment.

The main argument against 'gay marriage' is that it is not marriage because marriage, according to Natural Law is the union between a man and a woman. The argument against gay marriage refers to the actual behaviour, not the people. Respect, by this argument, means to care for the community. Marriage, from the perspective of Natural Law protects women and civilises men. It follows that it also provides the best environment for children to be brought up by a father and a mother.

The argument for gay marriage seeks to advance the individualistic desires the the gay community, whereas the argument against seeks to protect the community.

Postmodernism: Every view is equally valid

One of the core tenets of postmodernism is that every view is equally valid. Since every view of equally valid,  every view deserves equal respect. It is true that every person is equal regardless of race, sex, religion, political belief, physical status or socioeconomic background. However, this does not mean that every view that people have is of equal validity. Radical feminists use the strawman argument (or strawwoman for sake of the political correctness  that they demand) to argue that because women have the right to wear absolutely anything they want to, women should not be blamed for assault. While it is wrong to blame any victim for any harm they suffer, what people wear is nothing to do with the question of whether or not a woman should be blamed. The premise that women have the right to wear absolutely anything is a distractor. Feminists are only trying to use the pretext of assault to justify wearing absolutely anything they want. As much as people have a responsibility to control themselves, people should also not entice people to do the wrong thing.

My warning, from a female perspective, to the modern (Australian) male is that there are many bad women out there who use manipulative, cunning methods to use men for their own pleasure. Where possible, avoid talking to the ones who seem nice, but condone such manipulation. Don't associate with them. They will destroy you.

The Postmodern Lie: The Biggest Lie of All

Postmodernism states that there are no truths. It makes this statement as a truth in itself. Therefore, postmodernism contradicts itself. It follows from the postmodern belief that because there is no truth, there is no right or wrong. Morality is dependent on how people see it from the postmodernist perspective. However, it everything is relative, then why condemn things like murder, rape and torture? Postmodernism is largely to blame for the rise in moral relativism. I would argue that morality is not relative. If it is, then, why should humans be treated with equal respect? Postmodern enables escape of moral accountability.