Tag Archives: Morality

What the Sport of Fishing Taught Me

Posted on February 4, 2026 by theamericanplutarch

Many years ago, when I was in the Boy Scouts, on a particular camping trip in Oklahoma in late autumn, I recall fishing at a small pond, and catching a fairly large bass. For some inexplicable reason I proceeded to … Continue reading →

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Moral Expediency and the Atomic Bomb

Posted on May 9, 2016 by theamericanplutarch

The Manhattan Project that resulted in the development of the Atomic Bomb was one of the most creative moments in world history. American scientists accomplished what only a few years before was considered unthinkable–exploiting the power of the atom in … Continue reading →

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