Maverick Philosopher

Nihil philosophicum a me alienum puto

To promote independent thought about ultimates. Philosophy, commentary on the passing scene, and whatever else turns my crank. Since 4 May 2004. By William F. Vallicella, Ph.D., Gold Canyon, Arizona, USA. Motto: "Study everything, join nothing." (Paul Brunton) Latin Motto: Omnia mea mecum porto. Turkish motto: Yol bilen kervana katilmaz. (He who knows the road does not join the caravan.) All material copyrighted.

A Boy Named 'Hell'

It seems a boy named Hell is having a hell of time getting into an Australian Catholic school. But what's the fuss? It's his surname, he being of Austrian extraction, and in German 'hell' means bright. Were it is first name, however, then there might be justification in throwing him the hell out and sending him and his parents packing to Fucking, Austria. (Pronounced 'Fooking.')

Companion post: What's in a Name?

Posted by William F. Vallicella on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at 12:36pm