Comments for TTahko.net http://www.ttahko.net The Life of a Philosopher Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:34:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The Ultimate Vegan Lasagne by Therese http://www.ttahko.net/2012/the-ultimate-vegan-lasagne/comment-page-1/#comment-3056 Therese Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:34:43 +0000 http://www.ttahko.net/?p=2483#comment-3056 Looks delicious, looking forward to trying! Looks delicious, looking forward to trying!

]]> Comment on Two Dogmas of Veganism by Tuomas http://www.ttahko.net/2011/two-dogmas-of-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-3055 Tuomas Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:57:58 +0000 http://ttahko.net/blog/?p=1813#comment-3055 Thanks for your thoughts Jay. What you're describing is of the course the utilitarian model, but the calculations that you mention are notoriously difficult to make, which is why the utilitarian model is not often considered a live option. Anyway, because of the problems with *any* primarily ethically motivated veganism, I would think that ecological and environmental motives would be more popular. I don't claim to *do the right thing*, I simply urge people to make sustainable choices. Sustainability itself does of course have ethical aspects to it, but it can be motivated just with pragmatic considerations -- the only alternative in this sense is utter nihilism. Thanks for your thoughts Jay. What you’re describing is of the course the utilitarian model, but the calculations that you mention are notoriously difficult to make, which is why the utilitarian model is not often considered a live option. Anyway, because of the problems with *any* primarily ethically motivated veganism, I would think that ecological and environmental motives would be more popular. I don’t claim to *do the right thing*, I simply urge people to make sustainable choices. Sustainability itself does of course have ethical aspects to it, but it can be motivated just with pragmatic considerations — the only alternative in this sense is utter nihilism.

]]> Comment on The Ultimate Vegan Lasagne by Tuomas http://www.ttahko.net/2012/the-ultimate-vegan-lasagne/comment-page-1/#comment-3054 Tuomas Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:23:55 +0000 http://www.ttahko.net/?p=2483#comment-3054 Well, Elizabeth doesn't like mushrooms, so we don't tend to use them much (I love mushrooms though). Also, you do want the faux beef, or beans, or some such source of protein -- at least if you're exercising as much as I do! Well, Elizabeth doesn’t like mushrooms, so we don’t tend to use them much (I love mushrooms though). Also, you do want the faux beef, or beans, or some such source of protein — at least if you’re exercising as much as I do!

]]> Comment on The Ultimate Vegan Lasagne by T http://www.ttahko.net/2012/the-ultimate-vegan-lasagne/comment-page-1/#comment-3053 T Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:18:14 +0000 http://www.ttahko.net/?p=2483#comment-3053 Mushrooms, spinach, aubergine. I'm telling you, ditch the courgette and the pepper. Faux beef can go, too. Mushrooms, spinach, aubergine. I’m telling you, ditch the courgette and the pepper. Faux beef can go, too.

]]> Comment on Two Dogmas of Veganism by Jay http://www.ttahko.net/2011/two-dogmas-of-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-3052 Jay Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:41:13 +0000 http://ttahko.net/blog/?p=1813#comment-3052 The foundation of morality has two basis and we all use both. There is the calculation of what will cause the greatest good for the greatest number and then there are generalized absolute laws that are based on these calculations because we can't be constantly making these calculations. Unfortunately this second kind, leads to people mistakenly believing that ethics can be black and white and furthermore to taking the selfish path for situations that aren't clear black and white. In reality ethics is always a question of degree and it's really highly unfortunate that our society doesn't understand this. So many seem to really enjoy mindlessly following absolute ethical laws. Saying "Milk is Murder" is an attempt to appeal to that within us. "Milk causes a greater degree of suffering than rice milk" just doesn't appeal to people who's idea of morality consists of "doing the right thing" where the right thing is this black and white mindless following of absolute ethical laws. The foundation of morality has two basis and we all use both. There is the calculation of what will cause the greatest good for the greatest number and then there are generalized absolute laws that are based on these calculations because we can’t be constantly making these calculations. Unfortunately this second kind, leads to people mistakenly believing that ethics can be black and white and furthermore to taking the selfish path for situations that aren’t clear black and white.

In reality ethics is always a question of degree and it’s really highly unfortunate that our society doesn’t understand this. So many seem to really enjoy mindlessly following absolute ethical laws. Saying “Milk is Murder” is an attempt to appeal to that within us. “Milk causes a greater degree of suffering than rice milk” just doesn’t appeal to people who’s idea of morality consists of “doing the right thing” where the right thing is this black and white mindless following of absolute ethical laws.

]]> Comment on Book Review: Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace by Lloyd http://www.ttahko.net/2012/book-review-leo-tolstoys-war-and-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-3051 Lloyd Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:33:44 +0000 http://www.ttahko.net/?p=2377#comment-3051 Enjoy Ulysses - it's a struggle! Enjoy Ulysses – it’s a struggle!

]]> Comment on Highland Brewing Company: Thunderstruck Coffee Porter by Tuomas http://www.ttahko.net/2012/highland-brewing-company-thunderstruck-coffee-porter/comment-page-1/#comment-3049 Tuomas Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:00:53 +0000 http://www.ttahko.net/?p=2275#comment-3049 Thanks for the clarification Leah! I've discovered that an interest in the (European and other) ancestors and settlers is strong in the US. I do appreciate that, but it may look a bit peculiar to those of us from the Old World! Anyway, so far I'd say that Highland is my favourite brewery in the area (out of the four or five locals I've sampled), and I may very well come visit the brewery at some point -- I'm planning to come to Asheville eventually in any case. I've reviewed the Oatmeal Porter as well, I'll publish the review soon... Thanks for the clarification Leah! I’ve discovered that an interest in the (European and other) ancestors and settlers is strong in the US. I do appreciate that, but it may look a bit peculiar to those of us from the Old World! Anyway, so far I’d say that Highland is my favourite brewery in the area (out of the four or five locals I’ve sampled), and I may very well come visit the brewery at some point — I’m planning to come to Asheville eventually in any case. I’ve reviewed the Oatmeal Porter as well, I’ll publish the review soon…

]]> Comment on Highland Brewing Company: Thunderstruck Coffee Porter by Leah http://www.ttahko.net/2012/highland-brewing-company-thunderstruck-coffee-porter/comment-page-1/#comment-3048 Leah Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:55:41 +0000 http://www.ttahko.net/?p=2275#comment-3048 TTahko, Our Scottish brand comes from the desire to honor the Scots-Irish who settled in Asheville and surrounding areas. Hope you enjoyed the beers and visit the brewery sometime. TTahko,
Our Scottish brand comes from the desire to honor the Scots-Irish who settled in Asheville and surrounding areas.
Hope you enjoyed the beers and visit the brewery sometime.

]]> Comment on Fuller’s: India Pale Ale by Tuomas http://www.ttahko.net/2011/fullers-india-pale-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-3047 Tuomas Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:24:31 +0000 http://ttahko.net/blog/?p=1788#comment-3047 I don't think I can help you with that, but best of luck! It would be good to have more good British beers available in the US. If you do find a supplier, I recommend looking out for another beer by Fuller's as well: London Porter. It's one of best porters out there. I don’t think I can help you with that, but best of luck! It would be good to have more good British beers available in the US. If you do find a supplier, I recommend looking out for another beer by Fuller’s as well: London Porter. It’s one of best porters out there.

]]> Comment on Fuller’s: India Pale Ale by Marty L Carter http://www.ttahko.net/2011/fullers-india-pale-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-3046 Marty L Carter Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000 http://ttahko.net/blog/?p=1788#comment-3046 Trying to find the distributor for Fuller's India Pale Ale in my area. I am in Rome, Georgia, USA, 30161. I want to have this product in my restaurant. Sincerely, Marty L. Carter Trying to find the distributor for Fuller’s India Pale Ale in my area. I am in Rome, Georgia, USA, 30161. I want to have this product in my restaurant.
Sincerely,
Marty L. Carter

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