Andrew Fiala

Fresno

Philosophy Professor, Fresno State. Columnist, Fresno Bee. Author of Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues. https://t.co/kbl2kU7buI

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Easter offers an extremely relevant anti-tyrannical political message

5 days ago | freerepublic.com | Andrew Fiala

Free RepublicBrowse · SearchNews/ActivismTopics · Post ArticleSkip to comments. Easter offers an extremely relevant anti-tyrannical political message | OpinionSacramento Bee ^ | April 19, 2025 | By Andrew FialaPosted on by artichokegrowerFor Christians, Easter is ultimately about the empty tomb and its promise of resurrection.
Easter offers an extremely relevant anti-tyrannical political message | Opinion

5 days ago | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

For Christians, Easter is ultimately about the empty tomb and its promise of resurrection. But before the resurrection, there was the cross, which was widely views as a symbol of a terrifying system of imperial tyranny, a frequent instrument for executions during the Roman empire. Setting aside the miracles and the metaphysics, Easter offers an anti-tyrannical political message. The Easter narrative warns against the dangers of greed, complicity and despotic power.
Artificial intelligence is already changing the world. But will it change our humanity? | Opinion

2 weeks ago | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

Artificial intelligence is already changing the world. But will it change our humanity? Bill Gates recently predicted that AI will soon be widely employed to supplement and even replace a lot of labor that currently requires human experts. This may include accountants, teachers, doctors and computer programmers. Any profession that requires repetitive information processing and rule-following expertise can be supplemented or replaced by AI.
Has Trump created a constitutional crisis by calling for impeachment of judges who disagree? | Opinion

1 month ago | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

Are we in a constitutional crisis? The Trump administration’s agenda is getting resistance from the courts. Trump is calling for the impeachment of judges who rule against him. In response the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, issued a statement condemning such a use of judicial impeachment.
How Donald Trump and Elon Musk inspire passions feared by America’s Founding Fathers | Opinion

1 month ago | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

American politics has become deeply erotic.
If Trump can rename the Gulf of Mexico, why can’t a trans person adopt a new name and pronoun? | Opinion

2 months ago | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

Philosophers have long wondered about the nature of names. Is there any essential way that words connect to the world, or are names merely arbitrary conventions made up for personal or political purposes? President Donald Trump’s magical sharpie directs our attention to this perennial problem: His signature on Executive Order 14172, “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness”, apparently suffices.
In Trump and Musk’s America, should we ‘stop worrying and learn to love the bomb?’ | Opinion

2 months ago | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

Should we worry about Elon Musk’s mandate to overhaul the government? Musk, the world’s richest man, runs multiple companies. Despite this workload, he has spare time for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying recently that “DOGE is the woodchipper for bureaucracy.” Some may think Musk’s mandate should have been revoked after he gave a strange Nazi salute at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. But Musk gave nearly $300 million to Trump’s campaign and the president likes him.
Trump’s ‘golden age’ dream is a fallacy, and the golden chariot is already stuck in the mud | Opinion

2 months ago | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

In his inaugural speech, President Donald Trump said, “The golden age of America begins right now.” Really? History is haphazard. Human beings are flawed. Powers rise and fall. Every action provokes a reaction. There never was — and there never will be — a golden age.
‘Disasters are occasions for clarifying our values’: What will we learn from LA wildfires? | Opinion

Jan 17, 2025 | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

Human existence is precarious. Our vulnerability demands that we be intelligent and moral. If we were indestructible, we would not need to be prudent, courageous or kind. But fragile, mortal beings should strive to be smart, brave and compassionate. These are the moral lessons of disaster. And we are learning them again as fires rage in Southern California. We must stop the flames and comfort the afflicted. Once the smoke clears, we ought to ask what we can learn about living well in a flammable world.
Finding balance in ending and beginning: Navigating change with wisdom and grace | Opinion

Dec 29, 2024 | fresnobee.com | Andrew Fiala

The transition to a new year is an opportunity to begin again. It is also a time to reflect on days gone by. This process is important, and teaches us lessons in virtue. Life is a series of stops and starts. As the calendar changes, we can practice ending well, and beginning again. Change is difficult. We clutch tightly to the present. We dwell on the past. And we fear the future. The solution is to love without clinging, to live without fear, and when the time comes, to leave without complaint.

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Articles

Easter offers an extremely relevant anti-tyrannical political message

Easter offers an extremely relevant anti-tyrannical political message | Opinion

Artificial intelligence is already changing the world. But will it change our humanity? | Opinion

Has Trump created a constitutional crisis by calling for impeachment of judges who disagree? | Opinion

How Donald Trump and Elon Musk inspire passions feared by America’s Founding Fathers | Opinion

If Trump can rename the Gulf of Mexico, why can’t a trans person adopt a new name and pronoun? | Opinion

In Trump and Musk’s America, should we ‘stop worrying and learn to love the bomb?’ | Opinion

Trump’s ‘golden age’ dream is a fallacy, and the golden chariot is already stuck in the mud | Opinion

‘Disasters are occasions for clarifying our values’: What will we learn from LA wildfires? | Opinion

Finding balance in ending and beginning: Navigating change with wisdom and grace | Opinion

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