Playing the Ostrich
I just do not have the mental energy to even look at the news to comment. But it occurs to me that at 10:30 yesterday, my students and I were discussing whether moral theory can tell us anything about the idea of self-sacrifice, or why we feel that it is a praiseworthy act when someone risks or gives up his or her life in order to preserve the lives of others. I dearly wish that these had been merely theoretical questions for the students and teachers at Virginia Tech. Some lessons do not need to be put into practice.
About Dave Thomer
Born and raised in Philadelphia. Studied philosophy at Fordham University in the Bronx, where I made many great friends and met my wonderful wife. We moved back to Philadelphia, where I studied philosophy some more and became a teacher. Online and off, I'm looking for ways that we can be better citizens and build stronger communities.