This part of the site deals with philosophy, science, and reason. Some topics address pressing moral issues, while some are more like poems - emotional reflections on things like nature; while others give an intellectual observation on often misunderstood or unclear concepts. Most of the contents is not actually in the form of "essays" - but could be described more accurately as vignettes - sketches that are brief and to the point.

In the area of philosophy, there happen to be 2 terms that come to mind - rationalism and empiricism. Rationalism emphasizes logic and reason; empiricism relies only upon sensory experience. But, as with many so-called "opposing" concepts, they really go hand-in-hand: without reason, philosophy wouldn't exist; and without sensory experience, what would there be to philosophize about?

• Colors: nature's variety.
• The True Battle: fight it well.
• Progress: its speed and nature.
• Science and Meaning: a rigorous study.

• Animated Stardust: what we are.
• Viewpoints: a deeper look.
• Infinity: larger than large.
• There is a Limit: we can't deny it.

• Eight Steps: a path to peace.
• The Human Computer: an uncanny similarity.
• Outside: our common delusion.
• Defining God: a crucial decision.

• God Exists: a revealing debate.
• What is Time?: an everyday mystery.
• How to Meditate: mastery of the mind.