My Philosophy

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy. - Hamlet

As I grow older and, despite what many would say, wiser, I come to realize that my view of world has been evolving. I will attempt in the coming months to compile my thoughts on a number of important questions, and thereby identify my own unique comprehensive doctrine. I will also provide links to works with which I agree, either in whole or in part, that serve to elucidate my values and judgements better than I could on my own.

Matters of Personal Preference

"To Do Your Duty" An original essay dated April, 2000. This represents my first attempt to compose the thoughts that shape my own brand of moral philosophy.
"Three Virtues: Discipline, Objectivity, Humanity" Soon to be posted here, my essay on the three virtues each of us should strive to embody.

Conservative Political Philosophy

"On Being Conservative" by Michael Oakshott, 1956. Although there is much in this essay which should have been omitted in light of its superfluous or distracting nature, I here present the entire document. I agree with most of what he says, and have highlighted particular passages which I found especially enlightening.