Paul D. WilkeNov 21LiteratureOvid’s Metamorphoses and the Myrrha Incest MythThe three magi brought Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But what is myrrh? And what is the ancient incest myth behind it? I take a look.
Paul D. WilkeNov 6PhilosophyThe Paradox of Progress: Mencken on DemocracyFor Mencken, the common man was more Homer Simpson or Peter Griffith than anything resembling the idea of a thoughtful and engaged citizen.
Paul D. WilkeNov 3HistoryJosé Ortega y Gasset's "The Revolt of the Masses" a Century LaterA look at Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset's thoughts on how modernity created the mass mind and what that means for us today.
Paul D. WilkeOct 19Animal EthicsCattle Grazing Is Not the Answer to Climate ChangeA look at Allan Savory's Holistic Planned Grazing. Can it really solve climate change as he claimed in his TED Talk? Nope. Here's why.
Paul D. WilkeSep 30HistoryThe Logic of KamikazeWhy did the Japanese resort to kamikaze tactics? I look at the reasons.
Paul D. WilkeJun 19The Insufferable Saint Simone WeilSimone Weil really wanted to go to war, to fight fascism, to be the main character, to die a martyr's death. It didn't go as planned.
Paul D. WilkeMar 3Art & FilmTwisted Visions: The Life and Art of Alfred KubinA look at Alfred Kubin's troubled life, disturbing art, and his quest for meaning.
Paul D. WilkeJan 1HistoryFerdinand Magellan's Last Days and Totally Embarrassing DeathOn Magellan's last days and the mistakes leading to his demise