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There was “good” rationalism, embodied by Newton’s physics, Euclidian geometry, and Leibniz’ version of the calculus (the only contribution of Leibniz that Kant would tolerate), and there was “bad” rationalism, such as Descartes’ attempt at continuing metaphysica specialis by different means…. In any event, theoretical modeling plus empirical confirmation at the fringes is precisely what Kant envisions with his concept of “sober” rationalism within the bounds of possible experience.His solution to the problem, of course, is as brilliant as it is notorious.

There is an article in the NY Times today (subscription required), describing the way Wal-Mart has been using bloggers in their PR efforts. Here is a taste:
Brian Pickrell, a blogger, recently posted a note on his Web site attacking state legislation that would force Wal-Mart Stores to spend more on employee health insurance. “All across […]

Mark and Joshua Denbaux published a profile of 517 Guantanamo detainees at SSRN.