Below is a collection of Dr. McGlaughlin’s most recent observations (500+). Most of these observations are made throughout the course of everyday life, captured by dictation, and added to FlintsNotes.com. You can read more about the observation capture process here. The content here changes 5 days a week, so be sure to check back often. Also, feel free to leave a comment in the comments section of each observation.

October 11, 2007

On Applying a Metric to Ethical Questions

If Philip Quinn’s arguments that Abraham behaved in a rational way are correct, then Kierkegaard’s whole concept of tension and paradox is in jeopardy. Quinn laid […]
October 11, 2007

On Encouraging Behavior for its Own Sake or for its Benefits

It is fascinating to note that right behavior can be encouraged for its own sake and also for its benefits. I think those who stress one […]
October 11, 2007

On Process, Materials and the Futility of the Philosophy Project

I should like to suggest a set of “likelies.” If I were to endow them with the title of propositions, I should spend the balance of […]
October 11, 2007

On the Relationship between Missiology and Theology

I have written lately about management. I recognize its supreme significance in executing on the formula. Nevertheless, I cannot neglect the creative search/expression. As I pray […]
October 9, 2007

On the General and the Particular

When attempting to understand God’s direction, one must be cognizant of the general and the particular. It is sometimes frustrating to attempt to understand and outline […]
October 9, 2007

On the Present Tense Imperative and Memories of My Wife

During my trip to New York this week I went to the Helmsley palace. Today it is called the New York Palace. More than 18 years […]
October 8, 2007

On Horace and the Concept of Influence

Here’s a fascinating quote from Horace (Epistles 2.1.156) “Captive Greece took her savage victor captive and brought the arts into rustic Latium.” It is a penetrating […]