The puzzle can be expressed as an argument most simply using modus ponens:P1. 1 grain of wheat does not make a heap.P2. 1 grain doesn’t make a heap, then 2 grains don’t.P3. If 2 grains don’t make a heap, then 3 grains don’t.Pn. …C. If 999,999 grains don’t make a heap, then 1 million grains … Continue reading Sorites Paradox: Grain by Grain
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How the Dalai Lama Spends His Day
0300: Wake0300-0330: Shower & Hygiene0330-0500: Prayers, meditations and prostrations0500-0530: Walk0530-0600: Breakfast of hot porridge, barley powder, bread with preserves and tea and listens to BBC World News0600-0900: Meditation and prayers0930-1130: Reading Buddhist texts1130-1230: Lunch, vegetarian at home and whatever is served while away1230-1530: Work, audiences and interviews1530-1700: Talk with audience1700-1730: Tea1730-1900: Prayers and meditation1900: Sleep … Continue reading How the Dalai Lama Spends His Day
