Before we get to your choice of five books on world philosophy, perhaps we could put this topic in context by discussing your recent bookTaking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural Manifesto. That book grew out ofan editorialthat Jay Garfield and I published in the New York Times. Jay, who teach...
it truly is one of my favorite books ever written. Every time I look back at it, I find something new to appreciate about it – its complex plot structure, its rich symbolism, or its wonderful use of language. One Hundred Years of Solitude has had a lasting impact on me as a reader...
A wealthy suburban NYC couple dissolves when wife Connie (Lane) finds herself drawn to the libidinous charms of French used-books-seller Paul (Martinez). The sex sceneThe movie is loaded with illicit trysts but the sexiest thing in Unfaithful is Lane's flushed face as she rides Metro-North ...
John G. Messerly is the author of books on ethics, evolutionary philosophy, philosophy of human nature and the meaning of life, as well as over a hundred articles on philosophical, psychological, social, political, and transhumanist themes.He post blogs related to philosophy, evolution, death, ...
Before we get to the books, can you begin by saying what existentialism is? That’s a difficult question to answer. Most of the people we think of as existentialists denied being existentialists — it’s practically the only thing they have in common. I think of it as a philosophy that...
Prince-Bythewood previously described the scene as a feminist fantasy of what a woman’s first sexual experience should feel like. “I kind of wanted to give a blueprint for boys and girls of what to expect,” the director told Madame Noire.“Love & Basketball” even first earned an R ra...
When I don’t have your books on hand, I will sometimes google and reread your three poems on the Poetry Foundation website. Those poems take me back to my girlhood and an era of great optimism and promise. Of course, it’s easy to idealize the past. But I noticed in your poem, ...
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Why These Movies Are Worth Going Back to the 80's: This biographical masterpiece captures the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, whose nonviolent resistance helped secure India's independence from British rule. As an inspiring tribute to a pivotal historical figure, Gandhi...