Monthly Archives: May 2010

The Evils of Force-Fed Music

Posted on May 29, 2010 by profgiles

Most restaurants, stores, and other public places have piped-in music. I would say at least three-quarters of it is “Classic ’70s – ‘80s.” On successive nights at different establishments you can hear the same songs—they must be using the same … Continue reading →

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Critchley – What is a Philosopher?

Posted on May 19, 2010 by profgiles

The New York Times has recognized the existence of philosophy. Once every few years the Corporate Media remembers that philosophy exists and this must be our blue moon lucky appearance. The New York Times says they are beginning a regular … Continue reading →

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Book Review on Nietzsche Biography

Posted on May 1, 2010 by profgiles

There’s a new biography out called Friedrich Nietzsche: A Philosophical Biography by Julian Young. It is reviewed here in the New York Times. This is a different book than Nietzsche: A Philosophical Biography by Rudiger Safranski (Shelley Frisch, Translator).

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