“Sorting out what's good and bad is the province of ethics. It is also what keeps priests, pundits, and parents busy. Unfortunately, what keeps children and philosophers busy is asking the priests, pundits and parents, "Why?”
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Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes
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