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Category Archives: Review
The Philosophy of Dark
For the last couple of months, my neighbor and I have been binge-watching episodes of the first and second season of Dark, which is like a German version of Stranger Things, but with more adultery and less CGI … but … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, José Feliciano
In 1968, a blind Puerto Rican man sang the national anthem at the World Series. His name was José Feliciano, and his performance is considered of historical importance, not only because he was Hispanic, and blind, but also because he … Continue reading
On Nietzsche and the Dune Saga
I’ve been working on a book review of the Handbook of Source Material for Cyrenaic Philosophy, which will feature in the Society of Epicurus page later this month. The book is a compilation (with no commentary added) of everything that … Continue reading
TBT: Jesus of Montreal
During Lent, Christians observe certain traditions: they avoid meat and eat fish, and they watch movies about the life of Jesus. There are so many of these movies, and their clichés are so well-known, that to watch one is to … Continue reading
The Warmth of Other Suns
I just finished reading The Warmth of Other Suns, which is based on hundreds of interviews and documents the Great Migration of Southern Blacks to the north and west during the 20th Century. The migration reminded me of the Dust Bowl … Continue reading
Book Review: How to Live a Good Life
Today is the official book release date for How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy by Penguin Random House (Amazon link here), a collection of 15 essays edited by Massimo Pigliucci, Skye Cleary and … Continue reading
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The Existentialism of Naked and Afraid
In recent weeks, I have been binge-watching episodes of the series Naked and Afraid. The premise of this reality show is two strangers–a man and a woman–are dropped off in the wilderness naked and must survive for 21 days. They … Continue reading
Film Review: Some Cultural and Philosophical Notes on Joker
I watched Joker last night. I do not wish to give away spoilers, except to warn you not to take children to watch the movie, as it contains difficult imagery and themes. This is not the only sinister clown film … Continue reading
Maleficent: the Evolution of Fairy Tale Morality
When we were children, fables often had morality woven into them. The tale of the boy who liked to scare his village by announcing the visit of a wolf … until a REAL wolf showed up, showed us the importance … Continue reading
TBT: The Matrix
Keanu Reeves has confirmed that there will be a Matrix 4. The Matrix is not only a film series: it’s also a mythology for our times. It has inspired countless philosophy books and discussions, and one of the films even … Continue reading
The Autarkist 