by Matthew Rehrl MD | Mind, Philosophy
Since the beginning of this year, in preparation for a philosophy course through Oxford University’s Continuing Education Program I will be taking this fall, I’ve been reading the textbook Philosophy of Mind. As a physician and writer, why am I spending the time and...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Healthcare Ethics, Philosophy, Social Media
In my recent post, Wicked Problems And Vending Machines, I mentioned the triad of Logos (Logic), Ethos (Character), and Pathos (Emotion), the core elements of a persuasive argument as described by Aristotle. However, I believe this is also a useful model of the...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
Here are some quotes about pride: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”Proverbs 16:18 “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ ” James 4:6 “Let go...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Deontology, Philosophy
Back in my college days, here was the quote I used to impress people with my pseudo-intelligence: “Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe, the more often and steadily we reflect upon them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
Here’s a quote which many of us will remember from our college philosophy 101 discussion of Plato’s Republic: “Thrasymachus conceded all these points, but not in the easygoing way I have just described. He had to be dragged every step of the way, sweating...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
“Il n’y a qu’un bonheur dans la vie, c’est d’aimer et d’être aimé.”English translation: “There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.”– George Sand I don’t think this is the only happiness. But then again, unlike Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, I am not...
