My Essays
Here are a collection of my essays arranged by size and description. I welcome all comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism.
Scott Hoge
My website is also home to the Yahoo! Chess Game History Watcher.
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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