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Author Archives: Basilio Santos Jr.
What Really Matters Most
While riding on my Yamaha 100 motorbike on my way to pick up my son from school, an elderly man in front of me was on his Yahama V50. The elderly man had a brace on his right leg, making me wonder how he was able to start his bike. I never tried to pass… Continue Reading
“That’s Not the Way to Argue”
These are the words uttered by my philosophy professor more than three decades ago and had been reverberating in my mind whenever I discuss any topic with another person. As simple as it is, I keep these words in mind for a couple of reasons. First, that I may be wary lest I commit fallacious… Continue Reading
The Real Psychological Crutch
Critics of any religion often say that ‘a belief in a god or gods is a mere psychological crutch’. This means that theism (or belief in God’s existence) is nothing more than a cushion that helps believers endure pain, sorrows, problems and other unpleasant experiences. Belief in the existence of a sovereign God would make… Continue Reading
The Solar Water Bulb
“Necessity is the Mother of Invention”. This phrase was perhaps coined by Aesop when he narrated the tale of a thirsty bird who placed pebbles to raise the water in a bottle the bird had found. “Necessity is the Mother of Creativity”, is another way of putting it. The relationship between a need and creativity… Continue Reading
Facing the New Year with God
“Happy new year to all!” This is one of the most common words uttered whenever new year comes. Many wonder though what these really means. Is it a statement saying that this new year is or (will be) a happy one? Without being pessimistic, in the Philippines alone, the country can be expected to experience… Continue Reading
