Why Didn’t Ancient Philosophers Eat Meat?
The religious and ethical debates surrounding animal sacrifice in ancient Greece and Rome, abstinence from animal food. … Continue readingWhy Didn’t Ancient Philosophers Eat Meat?
Ulalume: A Ballad
What better way to usher in Halloween than to read a poem by the master of gothic horror—Edgar Allan Poe? … Continue readingUlalume: A Ballad
Social Democracy, Immigration and the Working Class
Ahmari grapples with Sunkara’s argument that social democracy lost worker support by prioritizing capital interests… … Continue readingSocial Democracy, Immigration and the Working Class
The Surprising Power of Piet Mondrian’s Lesser-Known Early Paintings
Approaching the age of twenty, Mondrian painted his most impressive painting to date. It was a still life of a dead hare. … Continue readingThe Surprising Power of Piet Mondrian’s Lesser-Known Early Paintings
India is a Postcolonial Power. Its Rule in Kashmir is Colonial.
India’s ongoing subjugation of Kashmir holds portentous lessons about the nature of contemporary colonialism. … Continue readingIndia is a Postcolonial Power. Its Rule in Kashmir is Colonial.
The Demographics of a Trump Victory—Or Defeat
Examining current demographics of the Harris coalition and comparing them to demographics of Biden’s 2020 coalition provides a window… … Continue readingThe Demographics of a Trump Victory—Or Defeat
Poem: Growing Old | Matthew Arnold
And feel but half, and feebly, what we feel: Deep in our hidden heart Festers the dull remembrance of a change, But no emotion -none. … Continue readingPoem: Growing Old | Matthew Arnold
Simon Armitage on Poetry as a Form of Dissent
From Poetry Foundation (Nov. 2011): The Guardian‘s John Harris takes up the subject of poetry in a recent installment of his national conversations series. A little predictably, he begins with the
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What Would a Trump or Harris Presidency Mean for Pakistan?
As the US presidential race unfolds, Pakistan watches closely — yet the outcome is unlikely to stray from the well-worn paths of pragmatism. … Continue readingWhat Would a Trump or Harris Presidency Mean for Pakistan?
Rooftop Mural: A Canvas For Local Artists
From Investa shared by Zaeem Siddiqui, AUS: Melbourne artists Mayonaize and Kitt Bennett with a large-scale canvas for a transient piece of art which will emerge over the coming weeks
The Precious Family Keepsakes That Hold Meaning For Generations
From Aeon: A family Bible, a cane knife and a piece of sheet metal recovered from a downed warplane are just a few of the possessions highlighted by the film
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Krishnamurti: One Has to be an Outsider to Society
“There is no leader, there is no teacher, there is nobody to tell you what to do. You are alone in this mad brutal world.” … Continue readingKrishnamurti: One Has to be an Outsider to Society