Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

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Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
Let's Be Superficial

Let's Be Superficial

Superficiality is a joyous thing.

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Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
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The idea that something is “deep” adds some mystery to it. The phrase “deep state” has taken on an air of mystery, implying that secret motives drive things. There is nothing “deep” about humans. Like all creatures, we are primarily interested in our survival and that of our genes. If that means deception, stealing, a…

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