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Why Bertrand Russell is the Smartest Person in History (According to Us)

Bertrand Russell Logic Mathematics Philosophy

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May 18, 2023
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Greetings, fellow intellectual adventurers! Today, we’re going to talk about a dude who was pretty much the epitome of smarts: Bertrand Russell. This guy was a philosopher, mathematician, and social activist who was known for being one of the biggest brains of the 20th century....

The “King of the Cats”: Paul Muldoon on the Life and Work of W. B. Yeats

Literature Video W.B. Yeats

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May 16, 2023
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Irish poet, dramatist, and prose writer, William Butler (W. B.) Yeats (1865–1939), is considered to this day as one of the greatest English-language poets of the 20th century. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. Paul Muldoon is the author of numerous books of poetry, including...

Standing on Aristotle’s Shoulders: David Roochnik on the Life and Work of Aristotle

Aristotle Logic Philosophy Video

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May 6, 2023
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The third and final member of a chain of Athenian philosophers who would shape the foundation of Western philosophy, Aristotle (384 B.C.E.–322 B.C.E.) was a student of Plato, who would eventually go on to mentor Alexander the Great. Nicknamed “The Reader” by Plato, Aristotle’s writings on...

What’s Within: Colin McGinn on Nativism from Plato to Chomsky

Noam Chomsky Philosophy Plato René Descartes Video

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May 4, 2023
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The “Father of Modern Philosophy”, René Descartes (1596–1650) was one of the most prominent voices of the Scientific Revolution. A key philosopher of the 17th century, he developed a connection between algebraic logic and philosophical concepts—a practice that would eventually lead to the creation of...

‘Round Miles: Quincy Troupe on the Life and Music of Miles Davis

Miles Davis Music Video

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May 2, 2023
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Widely considered as one of the top musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis (1926–1991) was a major force in jazz. He was not only a gifted trumpeter and composer, but also an innovator who created a nine-member band called the “nonet,” in which unconventional...

In Honor of Wittgenstein’s Birthday: A Tribute to the Philosopher Who Could Both Charm and Infuriate

Ludwig Wittgenstein Philosophy

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April 26, 2023
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Ah, Ludwig Wittgenstein, the Austrian philosopher who was born on this very day in 1889! You may be thinking to yourself, “Oh great, another stuffy philosophy post about some dude who’s been dead for centuries.” But fear not, dear reader, for I am here to...

Bard and Beyond: Why Shakespeare Still Matters Today

Literature William Shakespeare

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April 23, 2023
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Ah, William Shakespeare, the bard of Avon! There is perhaps no other name in the English language that evokes such a sense of awe, wonder, and reverence. And today, on the occasion of his birthday, I can think of no better subject to write about...

From the Tramp to The Great Dictator: Celebrating Charlie Chaplin’s Iconic Career

Charlie Chaplin Film

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April 16, 2023
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Charlie Chaplin, the legendary actor, filmmaker, and comedian, was born on April 16, 1889. Today, on what would have been his 134th birthday, we celebrate the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. Chaplin rose to fame...

Leonardo da Vinci: The Master of All Trades

Art Leonardo da Vinci

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April 15, 2023
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On the day Leonardo da Vinci was born, the world had no idea what it was in for. Little did they know that this man would become one of the greatest thinkers, inventors, artists, and all-around geniuses the world has ever seen. And on this...

Celebrating Euler: The Man Who Counted

Leonhard Euler Mathematics Physics

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April 15, 2023
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Happy birthday to the great mathematician and physicist, Leonard Euler! Today, we celebrate the birth of a man whose contributions to the fields of mathematics and physics are immeasurable. But who was Euler, really? Was he just some nerdy guy with a love for numbers,...

Why Bertrand Russell is the Smartest Person in History (According to Us)

The “King of the Cats”: Paul Muldoon on the Life and Work of W. B. Yeats

Standing on Aristotle’s Shoulders: David Roochnik on the Life and Work of Aristotle

What’s Within: Colin McGinn on Nativism from Plato to Chomsky

‘Round Miles: Quincy Troupe on the Life and Music of Miles Davis

In Honor of Wittgenstein’s Birthday: A Tribute to the Philosopher Who Could Both Charm and Infuriate

Bard and Beyond: Why Shakespeare Still Matters Today

From the Tramp to The Great Dictator: Celebrating Charlie Chaplin’s Iconic Career

Leonardo da Vinci: The Master of All Trades

Celebrating Euler: The Man Who Counted

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