Paul D. WilkeHistoryThe Dark History of Anti-Semitic Violence During the Black DeathLiving during the Middle Ages was bad enough. Living as a Jew during the Middle Ages was even worse. Now factor in the Black Death.
Paul D. WilkeSocietyHuman Connection in Debord's Society of the SpectacleRediscovering the joy of good conversation made me realize just how bad it is out there. So of course I turned to Guy Debord for insights.
Paul D. WilkeAnimal EthicsCattle Grazing Won't Save Us From 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. WilkeHistoryThe Myth that Germany Got Screwed by the Treaty of VersaillesThough it's hard to believe, Germany came out of WWI much better than it might have, especially compared to the war's other losers.
Paul D. WilkeReading and BooksIs Moms for Liberty Making Book Banning Great Again?I'm 100% against book banning. Could I be wrong? Maybe some books should be banned. I take a look.
Paul D. WilkeSocietyWilliam James Found Atheism Lacking (and I do too)A look at William James's critique of atheism and how he found it lacking in comparison to religious belief.
Paul D. WilkeLiteratureWas Orwell a Socialist? (oh yes, he was!)George Orwell hated totalitarianism in all forms. Everyone knows that. But he was also a committed socialist. What?
Paul D. WilkeLiteraturePincher Martin's Awful Afterlife: A Look at William Golding's Challenging MasterpieceA look at William Golding's profound and challenging novel, Pincher Martin.
Paul D. WilkePoetryThe Daydream AssassinsA poem for all the daydream believers out there and how the world despises them