Craig Biddle's Articles
Science & Technology
Of Mice and Men
Craig Biddle June 22, 2006
More excellent news about stem cell research, this time from John's Hopkins University: Stem cells taken from mouse embryos have helped paralyzed rats move again, U.S. researchers said on Monday. The study was the best evidence so far that controversial embryonic stem cells might be used to treat people with…
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
It's Religion and Altruism, Stupid
Craig Biddle June 20, 2006
In an article titled "It's an Islamic jihad, stupid," Diana West wonders why the Bush administration "keep[s] things vague and indirect," pursuing a "war on terror" rather than a war on "Islamic jihadists." Ms. West notes that without understanding the religious nature of jihad (holy war), along with its sister…
Philosophy, Science & Technology
Altruism: The Morality of Suffering and Death (Exhibit 347R: Organ Donation)
Craig Biddle June 13, 2006
The widespread acceptance of altruism (the fallacious notion that being moral consists in self-sacrificially serving others) causes continuous human suffering and death. Yet another example of this fact is illustrated in a recent article by Dr. Sally Satel (a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute). Because of the widespread…
Philosophy, Science & Technology
Heroes at Harvard
Craig Biddle June 7, 2006
While Bush and company scheme to provide the America-hating Iranian theocracy with nuclear technology, some people are thinking rationally and promoting human life. From the Boston Globe: Harvard scientists announced yesterday that they are beginning an ambitious attempt to create the world's first cloned human embryonic stem cells, bringing the…
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Altruism: The Morality of Logical Fallacies
Craig Biddle May 22, 2006
Altruism, the idea that being moral consists in self-sacrificially serving others, is accepted to some extent by almost everyone today. But no reason has ever been given as to why people should sacrifice for others. Of course, alleged reasons have been given, but not legitimate ones. So let’s consider the alleged reasons—of which there are approximately six—each of which involves a logical fallacy.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Religion vs. Free Speech
Craig Biddle May 20, 2006
Demonstrates that the tenets of religion are incompatible with the right to free speech, and shows why those who want to establish and maintain freedom of speech must repudiate religion and embrace the rational, secular foundation for rights.
Announcements
From the Editor, Summer 2006
Craig Biddle May 20, 2006
Craig Biddle introduces the Summer 2006 issue.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Introducing The Objective Standard
Craig Biddle February 20, 2006
Outlines the philosophy on which The Objective Standard is based and indicates what is to come.