PinnedThe Tragic FlawThe events in Israel on October 7th, 2023, were indeed a tragedy. The culmination of a tragedy happens in a moment, but in that moment, it…Apr 8, 2024Apr 8, 2024
The Last LaughFor all of his life, Zack Hughes knew he was funny. Not being handsome or academically gifted, nor possessing any athletic prowess (those…Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024
Gaius Blossius and The City of the SunAmong all the great schools of ancient philosophy, the Stoics were unique in arguing that all men under the shared sky were brothers…Jan 18, 2024Jan 18, 2024
Between a Buffoon and a Bore“It’s just a joke.” The insipid defense of every comedian who failed to raise a laugh and chose to find fault with their audience rather…Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
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Truth and ConsequencesAmong the greatest dangers to the freedom of thought is not the bonfires of tyrants, nor the sharp strokes of the censor's pen, but the…Jul 2, 2020Jul 2, 2020
Definition of an UnprofessionalAlmost to sanctify self-interest it seems, was Protestantism born. The philosopher and economist Max Weber argued that the justification…Jun 26, 2020Jun 26, 2020
