Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? w/ Tomas Bogardus

In 'Naming and Necessity,' Saul Kripke critiques the descriptivist theory of names, which posits that names are shorthand for descriptions. Instead, Kripke argues that names are rigid designators, referring to the same object across all possible worlds through a causal chain of usage. He discusses the implications of this theory on concepts such as necessity, identity, and the nature of natural kind terms. The book, based on three lectures given at Princeton University in 1970, has had a profound influence on the philosophy of language and analytic philosophy, introducing ideas such as necessary a posteriori truths and the distinction between epistemic and metaphysical necessity.

This book, written by John M. Allegro, argues that Christianity originated from an Essene clandestine cult centered around the use of psychedelic mushrooms. Allegro suggests that the stories of early Christianity and the New Testament are coded records of this shamanistic cult, and that the authors of the Christian gospels misunderstood the Essene thought. The book explores the role of ancient fertility cults, cultic rites and symbols, and the sacred mushroom as an emblem of divinity. The 40th anniversary edition includes a 30-page addendum by Carl Ruck.

This book delves into the complex and often surprising mating strategies of various animal species, highlighting the evolutionary pressures that shape these behaviors. It covers topics from seduction tactics to violent mating rituals, providing a comprehensive look at the biology of sex in the animal kingdom.