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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Far-right 'gangster morality' and the search for meaning: why you should read Camus

Albert Camus' existential and moral philosophy addressing nihilism, absurdity, and totalitarianism remains relevant to contemporary issues of alienation, anxiety, and authoritarian movements.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

How the Poet James Schuyler Wrung Sense from Sensibility

"Salute," like many of Schuyler's best works, is a form of strenuous mental calisthenics presented as an easygoing nature poem. "Past is past," it begins.
Portland
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

The Canonization of James Joyce

Ellmann's biography of James Joyce not only detailed his life through rich narratives but also positioned Joyce as a literary giant, comparable to the likes of Homer.
Writing
Typography
fromOpen Culture
10 months ago

What Is Kafkaesque?: The Philosophy of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka created complex literary works that critique bureaucratic absurdity, leaving a lasting legacy after his posthumous publication.
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