I've been trying to think of all the truly philosophical novels I've read, and I must admit, I'm coming up short. Very short. Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment is always the first to come to my mind. I consider this truly a philosophical novel as the concepts are illustrated by the story, inextricably integrated: "Why does my action … Continue reading The Philosophical Novel
Philosophy
Calling All Agnostics…
I've always called myself an agnostic, and I think I really am, in the strictest sense. But there was a time when I wondered if I really should just go ahead and call myself an atheist, if I was being too waffle-y on the matter. I came across an interesting article in the NY Times on … Continue reading Calling All Agnostics…
My Philosophy
I noticed a lot of people "liked" my last post, but didn't respond. So I thought perhaps it wasn't fair of me to ask such ridiculously hard questions without breezily answering them myself. I wonder if you will come back again after you get to know me? This is feeling like a first date. How … Continue reading My Philosophy
Reclaiming Epicurus: Interview with Luke Slattery
My interview with Luke Slattery on his book Reclaiming Epicurus is now published on the Leather Library. Go here to find out more about the philosophy of pleasure...it's probably not what you think. UPDATE (2021): There used to be a link that would take you to my interview, but the blog on which it was published is … Continue reading Reclaiming Epicurus: Interview with Luke Slattery
My Novel is About…Elevator Tag Line
At Millie Ho's blog we find her novel summarized in 10 sentences. I've taken on the challenge. It's a great way to figure out what to say at cocktail parties when you know you've got to make it quick because people are only asking about your novel to be nice. PHILOSOPHER KING Philosopher King is … Continue reading My Novel is About…Elevator Tag Line
Diotima's Ladder 