My Essays
Scott Hoge

Here are a collection of my essays arranged by size and description. I welcome all comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism.

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Essay Size Description
In Defense of Animal Rights Very Short I refute four arguments against animal rights.
The Weaknesses of Competition for Individual Strength
and the Evolutionary Value of Small Size
Very Short I show that being large and muscular has consequences
in addition to benefits.
Many-Worlds and the Origin of Life in the Universe Very Short I discuss the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics
and some of its explanatory power.
Rejection and Asperger's Syndrome Medium My thoughts on Asperger's Syndrome as someone who has
been diagnosed with it.
Expected Reward and Psychosis Medium A considerate approach to the elucidation of psychotic
behavior and its causes.
Darwinism and Sexual Selection Medium A survey of Darwin's theory of evolution and an associated
theory of sexual attraction.
Christianity as a Tool of Oppression Against
the Romantically Unsuccessful
Very Long A theory of the function of Christianity in our species as
a result of careful study and consideration.


Poem: If God Were a Bully


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