Philosophy Now Forum

I live in the Borough of Queens, NYC, NY, with my wife, daughter, and Maltese. I have a BA degree in Philosophy and Psychology, and a MPA degree in Public Administration and Management, and have done some graduate work in the law and clinical psychology. Also did twelve years in the US Navy counting the reserves-3 1/2 years on an aircraft carrier. I am also an active amateur astronomer. Originally from North Carolina farm country-along time ago.

Pleasure to have you here, Julian Parks! Welcome!

I'm looking forward to your posts. Are you in public administration, psychology or philosophy now?

Cheers!

Greetings. No, I do not do public adminstration or psychology. In the past, I have worked in inpatient adult and children psychiatric hospitals and legal services for those who could not afford them. I have also worked for the evil empire in a Fortune 100 company providing corporate legal services for multi-billion dollar corporations and the law firms which represent them. I do read and argue philosophy now and again. Philosophy is something I would like to get back into. I mainly look after the family and dog and spend my time reading mostly astronomy or observing or teaching the public about things astronomical. I started in amateur astronomy at the age of 15. That was 42 years ago. I see you are from Oslo, Norway? The last time I was in that part of the world my ship went through the English Channel from Portsmouth, England, up by Norway and across the Arctic Circle.

Huh... Cruise! Must have been nice! Did you see any whales or seals?

Perhaps you can set your feet on the ground here some other time (possibly with your family)!

See you! Cheers!

Greetings,

I wish. This was no ordinary cruise. I was on an aircraft carrier. We did see a school of pilot whales.

I did have second cousin who lived in Sweden for a time, but retired to the States. Her husband was a VP of Volvo. A long time ago.

Julian

Greetings...Am new to this board also. I'm a 34year part time fitness instructor/part time stand up comedian from New Zealand. About to embark on an undergraduate (newbie) degree in Philosophy and Religious studies....but enough of my piffling existence...something you said piqued my interest and I had a question...it may even start some discussion, who knows?!?

You mentioned astronomy. Do you believe astronomy to be the "opposite" of archaeology? Which do YOU believe to be the most important of the two (allowing for bias )? Also I seem to remember hearing that the US government were, for want of a better description, "scrapping" space travel until they had reigned in their 12trillion$ debt...a good move?