What I would Like to Like, but don’t Like

What I would Like to Like, but don’t Like By William Irwin (Reposted from Psychology Today) I don’t like the Foo Fighters. But I would like to like them. Let me explain. Every time I see or read an interview with Dave Grohl (the band’s singer and guitar player), I think “he’s the greatest guy…

Soft Tyranny in Albuquerque: The Politics of Better Call Saul!

Soft Tyranny in Albuquerque The Politics of Better Call Saul! Paul Cantor says the show’s creator, Vince Gilligan, is “the champion of the little guy against the establishment, and the poet of the shabbiness of ordinary existence in twenty-first-century America. He captures all the frustration, humiliation, and despair of living in the administered world of the…

Daredevil and the Not-So-Super Hero

Daredevil and the Not-So-Super Hero In a recent post Jeff Nicholas discussed Iron Man and Captain America in asking: What is the purpose of a hero? Over at The Freeman Sarah Skwire sings the praises of Daredevil and the not-so-super hero. You might also like: View the complete list of books:

Philosophically Animating Christmas

Philosophically Animating Christmas by David Kyle Johnson Christmas time is upon us again and so it’s once again the time for the animated Christmas special. Things have changed considerably in the 50 years since the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer animated special originally aired. Indeed, many animated Christmas specials today are irreverent and profane; but they…

The Philosophy and Pop Culture ‘Top 10’: True Detective, Burning Man, Mickey Mouse, 24, Minecraft and more

It’s been 6 months since we relaunched ANDPHILOSOPHY and as a little half-birthday treat, we’ve collected here the 10 most popular posts since launch. Happy reading. And remember there are plenty of ways for you to get involved.   1. True Detective and Philosophy: The Light Is Winning 2. Burning Man and Philosophy: Love in the…