philosophy

  • On Ideas, Concepts, Intuitions

Sexy Idea #2: Presentism—The Most Dangerous Prejudice

Calling presentism a prejudice is a little like calling 45 a bad president: It's not strong enough.

4 years ago
  • Faves

What is a flâneur?

An explanation of the cryptic subtitle of my site, namely, that I am an erstwhile flâneur.

4 years ago
  • Faves

Sexy Idea #1: Rousseau’s Noble Savage

Some ideas are "sexy," ahem, because they baffle the imagination and excite the intellect (or vice versa). Rousseau's noble savage…

5 years ago
  • On Ideas, Concepts, Intuitions

Does Philosophy Do Film?

"Clearly you are not a bowler": Can film do philosophy? Can philosophy do film?

5 years ago