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Philosophy professor at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Man City supporter; proud father to my amazing son.

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Ridiculous

10.10.2025 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! Will take a look.

10.10.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a political philosopher, I am very moved to hear you say that. Not many outside of our field recognize his brilliance.

10.10.2025 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dominance at both ends ๐Ÿ’ช

10.10.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

What's a JD?

10.10.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What do you think are Roemer's main contributions in that area?

10.10.2025 14:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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OFFICIAL: Gianluigi Donnarumma vs Manchester United has won the Premier League's Save of the Month award for September. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

10.10.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He went down for a bit, but then played the rest of the game. So, I assume he's okay. But with him, who knows?

10.10.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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OFFICIAL: Erling Haaland has been named Premier League Player of the Month for September.

10.10.2025 10:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

City!

09.10.2025 22:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank god Stones is subbed out. Looks like he's okay. Although you never know with him :)

09.10.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OMG! Stones!

09.10.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anthony Gordon never completes an action.

09.10.2025 19:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

England are running riot. Poor defending from Wales.

09.10.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

People would go nuts :)

09.10.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You mean throw it?

09.10.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Stones starts for England :( Please, don't get injured.

09.10.2025 18:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, we must have standards. As a philosophy professor, my other pet peeve is how people misuse the phrase "beg the question." In philosophy (the origin of the phrase), it means assume what you're trying to prove, but now it just means raises or prompts the question.

09.10.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My wife uses that phrase and it drives me crazy.

09.10.2025 18:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You need it for UCL matches.

09.10.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So if they're just permitted to do so, then wouldn't their decision simply depend on whether they're motivated to do so?

09.10.2025 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good question. Haven't read LoP in a long while. Is his argument that liberal people are permitted to enforce human rights or required to do so?

09.10.2025 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Omg! Heโ€™s not a right back. Get a right back! Signed, All City fans everywhere.

09.10.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's a wonderful poem!

09.10.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I always spread good vibes when I see someone wearing something City-related.

08.10.2025 23:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Same strategy exactly! The power of walks.

08.10.2025 23:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, seems like that it is often conflated.

08.10.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I also have a chapter from my diss on this issue (I think it was called "Unreasonable Citizens and the Limits of Containment), but I don't think I can go back and be bothered to look at it again.

08.10.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wonderful series! Congrats!

08.10.2025 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Russell was my dissertation advisor; miss his clarity and insight.

08.10.2025 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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