A philosopher tackles difficult themes in the JD Salinger short story “A Perfect Day for Bananafish” Continue reading

September 22, 2023
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September 22, 2023
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A philosopher tackles difficult themes in the JD Salinger short story “A Perfect Day for Bananafish” Continue reading
September 7, 2023
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If it seems impossible to turn abstract philosophical concepts and ideas into concrete images, think again. Continue reading
March 30, 2023
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If you like something ironically, do you actually like it or not? Paradoxically, the answer seems to be yes AND no. Continue reading
March 2, 2023
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How can the country singer’s rhinestone suit be truly authentic if it’s not what cowboys or farmers would actually wear? Continue reading
February 3, 2023
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Scholars John Gibson, Magdalena Ostas, and Hannah Kim discuss how art creates meaning, and how we play a role in that meaning-making. Continue reading
January 26, 2023
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Nine scholars discuss the philosophy of comics: What are comics, really? And what artistic and ethical questions do they raise? Continue reading
January 19, 2023
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December 2, 2022
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Lizzo playing James Madison’s crystal flute is a success story for preservationists. Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe’s dress is not. Continue reading
November 2, 2022
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If readymades and photography are art, then so is art made by DALL-E, Midjourney, and the rest. Continue reading
October 20, 2022
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Were the Pet Shop Boys covering Elvis or Brenda Lee when they sang “Always on My Mind”? And other paradoxes of cover songs. Continue reading