essays by Vincent Ryan Ruggiero
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11, 2013
Let Them Respond . . . Please!
My heart goes out to the guests on news analysis shows. After spending years acquiring expertise in their fields, they [...]
13
11, 2013
What’s Really Wrong with Education
It was recently revealed that the “Common Core” curriculum crams partisan political ideas into children’s minds. For example, a grade [...]
7
11, 2013
Progressivism’s Fundamental Flaw
Progressivism is the dominant political and social philosophy of our time. Even people who know little about it tend to [...]
30
10, 2013
Whatever Happened to Logic?
Once upon a time, logic was held in high regard. Most educated people were acquainted with its basic principles and [...]
2
10, 2013
Education Is Failing? What Else Is New?
It’s all over the news. Between 57% and 61% of high school graduates have little chance of succeeding in college. [...]
27
08, 2013
What A Brilliant Idea!
Every once in a while we encounter an idea so brilliant that we are inclined to shout, as did the [...]
13
08, 2013
The Demopublarian Philosophy
Demopublarianism is rooted in respect for, yet profound dissatisfaction with, the Democrat, Republican, and Libertarian parties. Each has merit but [...]
6
08, 2013
“Look! . . . Up There!”
Standing in a crowded street, a man points to the top of a building and shouts “Look,” the crowd obliges, [...]
30
07, 2013
Diagnosis: Omniscience Delusion
I have spent most of the last 50 years writing books that examine reflective, creative, and critical thinking and offer [...]
10
07, 2013
Beware Of Positive Stereotypes Too
All stereotypes are based on the false notion that every member of a group necessarily shares the characteristics of all [...]