The Progressive Dilemma
Charting a Path Beyond Authoritarianism Introduction The progressive dilemma has come to a head with the election of 2024. Progressive Americans face a pivotal moment. With Donald Trump poised to…
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Hegel’s Dialectic
What Makes it Relevant Today? Introduction Hegel’s dialectic, a philosophical method from the 19th century, remains remarkably relevant in our world today. This dialectic process, often simplified as “thesis, antithesis,…
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Marx on Late-Stage Capitalism: Courage for Embracing Equitable Change
A Modern Analysis of Globalization, Income Inequality, and the Climate Crisis Introduction to Marx on Late-Stage Capitalism Marx on Late Stage Capitalism. Karl Marx’s concept of “late-stage capitalism” captures…
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The Phenomenology of Time
A Journey Through Historical Philosophical Visions Introduction to The Phenomenology of Time The Phenomenology of Time, an elusive and multidimensional concept, has captivated philosophers across the ages. Ancient, medieval, renaissance, and modern…
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Democratic 2024 Loss
Understanding the Factors Behind a Devastating Election Defeat Democratic 2024 Loss is the focus of this post. An unexpected loss for the Democrats to be sure. Yes, the Democratic Party’s 2024 election…
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Hegel’s Influence: Critical Idealism in a Material World
A Critique of ‘Phenomenology of Spirit’ and Influence Hegel’s Influence and Legacy: an Introduction In this post, I discuss Hegel’s Influence on continental philosophy. By taking a look at Georg…
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Who Wrote the Bible?
Tracing the Journey of Biblical Criticism from Spinoza to Modernity Introduction to Who Wrote the Bible Who wrote the Bible? remains a profound question that has shaped centuries of theological…
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The REAL and the Big Other: Exposed Gap Between 1. Reality and 2. Ideology
Exploring Žižek’s Concepts of Reality and Ideology Introduction to The REAL and the Big Other Slavoj Žižek’s unique philosophical approach confronts the concepts of the REAL and the Big Other as frameworks…
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Derrida and Language; The Secret Power of Reconstruction
Exploring Dispersal, Absence, and Uncertainty in Oral and Written Language Introduction to Derrida and Language Derrida and language provide a powerful theme for his book Dissemination. Jacques Derrida explores how…
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Totalitarian Roots
A Reading of Hannah Arendt’s “The Origins of Totalitarianism” Introduction to Hannah Arendt’s Examination of Totalitarian Roots Totalitarian Roots takes a look at Hannah Arendt and her work on Totalitarianism…
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