Monthly Archive: April 2012

Joss Whedon Makes a Living

Joss Whedon Makes a Living

Writing in The New York Times, Dave Itzkoff profiles the geeky, grumpy writer-director Joss Whedon, who’s at the helm of the upcoming sure-to-be blockbuster The Avengers: As he recently recited a list of familiar...

Echoes on the Road

Echoes on the Road

“It was a merry journey with Tom Bombadil trotting gaily beside them, or before them, on Fatty Lumpkin, who could move much faster than his girth promised. Tom sang most of the time, but...

In Romney They Trust

In Romney They Trust

Not to my surprise, several pro-life leaders and organizations have endorsed the once questionable Mitt Romney quickly following Rick Santorum’s unceremonious departure from the field.  The National Right to Life Committee, Susan B. Anthony...

The Fellowship of the Text

The Fellowship of the Text

A Tale of Philosophy In the lightless land of France, the doors to the Dark Lord’s tower opened, and the undead minions of Jacques Derrida, dressed as riders in black, went forth into the...

What Is Philosophy?

What Is Philosophy?

When asked this question, philosophers themselves are known to pause or even stumble around a bit before venturing an answer, and when one does propose an answer, you can bet your collected works of...

What Should Rick Santorum Do Next?

What Should Rick Santorum Do Next?

Now that Rick Santorum has acknowledged the inevitability of his not being president, but says he plans to continue the fight, what should he do next? Compose his magnum opus on theological-politics? Focus on...

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