Desiring Machine

Bill Clinton is really great in this recent speech at Georgetown. I really like what he says about philosophy vs. ideology. The idea that you are committed to a position but you are engaged in a manner that compells you to seek out evidence and argument. The idea that you are open to learning and your position can become informed with new evidence as it emerges. This attitude is marked by a kind of intellectual curiosity about the world. I really identify with this notion and think that the flexibility it generates is really important for actually creating positive change in the world. Clinton really is great. Despite all his personal flaws I think intellectually he is right on the button. He made a great president and I think his wife will make a great president as well.