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PHILOSOPHY

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Apr 23, 2014
In a world of pretense, are Japanese just more honest about lying?
The net sum of lying may be similar in Japan and America, but in their acceptance of life exigencies, the Japanese may be more realistic, more charitable and forgiving about the role that deception plays in our social relations.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 18, 2014
Philosophers still vital to our high-tech world
A Harvard University report showing a big dropoff across the U.S. in the proportion of bachelor degree graduates who majored in the humanities contrasts with the finding by a Swiss think tank that three or four of the top five 'Global Thought Leaders' are involved in philosophy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 21, 2013
Six great thinkers' 'lessons'
Life is a career that none of us chose. The rich and credulous hire life coaches to flatter them. Others who crave enlightenment can sign on to the School of Life set up by entrepreneurial egghead Alain de Botton.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 7, 2013
The myth of human progress
'The more I see of men,' said Madame de Stael, 'the more I like dogs.' Always excepting the pit bulls and Rottweilers that slather and snap at the heels of yobs, I agree with her.

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