Medea, Misunderstood?
Medea, a mythological heroine praised today for her vengeance on her husband Jason, was originally a vessel for xenophobia. This essay assesses her foreign — rather than her feminine — identity.
Lingua Morta, A Short Story
A speaker of a lost language interacts in a society that has left his life behind.
How Much Can Judges Interpret the Law?
Is Justice holding those accountable for their crimes in the same manner, using the same standard? Or is it holding those accountable for their crimes in a manner unique to each case? How much “leeway” should judges be given?
Can Morality Exist Without Legal Consequence?
Are the laws, both of the State and the Church, that govern society also what divide “good” from “bad”? Can a common moral compass exist in a lawless civilization?
Asterix and Obelix, A Linguistic Satire
The world’s most translated comic series can’t cross a specific language barrier: the one of (almost) proper nouns.
The Value of Linguistic Analysis in Philosophy
What role does language play in the analysis and discussion of Philosophy? How much does thought rely on its verbiage?
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Medea, Misunderstood?
Medea, a mythological heroine praised today for her vengeance on her husband Jason, was originally a vessel for xenophobia. This essay assesses her foreign — rather than her feminine — identity.
Lingua Morta, A Short Story
A speaker of a lost language interacts in a society that has left his life behind.
Memento: A Film to Remember
Recalling elements from Locke’s, Berkeley’s, and other solipsistic philosophies, and looking at the question the film poses: does our memory define us?
Things Fall Apart: A Linguistic Invasion
Chinua Achebe’s legendary novel is a rare narrative of colonialism in Africa. Through his writing, he depicts another form of colonialism: that of language, then culture, then life.
Hobbes: His “Ideal Government” Is Unfeasible
Famous for his political views, Hobbes envisioned an ideal government under a crown. Is he right to find peace in an absolute monarchy?
How Much Can Judges Interpret the Law?
Is Justice holding those accountable for their crimes in the same manner, using the same standard? Or is it holding those accountable for their crimes in a manner unique to each case? How much “leeway” should judges be given?
Asterix and Obelix, A Linguistic Satire
The world’s most translated comic series can’t cross a specific language barrier: the one of (almost) proper nouns.
AI Rest My Case: Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Judges?
A closer, realistic look at the possibility of Artificial Intelligence in the court of law.
Can Morality Exist Without Legal Consequence?
Are the laws, both of the State and the Church, that govern society also what divide “good” from “bad”? Can a common moral compass exist in a lawless civilization?
Orwell: The Mindbending Power of Language
An analysis of the usage of language to establish power over the illiterate (and their minds) in Orwell’s works.
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Medea, Misunderstood?
Medea, a mythological heroine praised today for her vengeance on her husband Jason, was originally a vessel for xenophobia. This essay assesses her foreign — rather than her feminine — identity.
Lingua Morta, A Short Story
A speaker of a lost language interacts in a society that has left his life behind.
How Much Can Judges Interpret the Law?
Is Justice holding those accountable for their crimes in the same manner, using the same standard? Or is it holding those accountable for their crimes in a manner unique to each case? How much “leeway” should judges be given?
Can Morality Exist Without Legal Consequence?
Are the laws, both of the State and the Church, that govern society also what divide “good” from “bad”? Can a common moral compass exist in a lawless civilization?
Asterix and Obelix, A Linguistic Satire
The world’s most translated comic series can’t cross a specific language barrier: the one of (almost) proper nouns.
The Value of Linguistic Analysis in Philosophy
What role does language play in the analysis and discussion of Philosophy? How much does thought rely on its verbiage?
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Medea, Misunderstood?
Medea, a mythological heroine praised today for her vengeance on her husband Jason, was originally a vessel for xenophobia. This essay assesses her foreign — rather than her feminine — identity.
Lingua Morta, A Short Story
A speaker of a lost language interacts in a society that has left his life behind.
Memento: A Film to Remember
Recalling elements from Locke’s, Berkeley’s, and other solipsistic philosophies, and looking at the question the film poses: does our memory define us?
Things Fall Apart: A Linguistic Invasion
Chinua Achebe’s legendary novel is a rare narrative of colonialism in Africa. Through his writing, he depicts another form of colonialism: that of language, then culture, then life.
Hobbes: His “Ideal Government” Is Unfeasible
Famous for his political views, Hobbes envisioned an ideal government under a crown. Is he right to find peace in an absolute monarchy?
How Much Can Judges Interpret the Law?
Is Justice holding those accountable for their crimes in the same manner, using the same standard? Or is it holding those accountable for their crimes in a manner unique to each case? How much “leeway” should judges be given?
Asterix and Obelix, A Linguistic Satire
The world’s most translated comic series can’t cross a specific language barrier: the one of (almost) proper nouns.
AI Rest My Case: Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Judges?
A closer, realistic look at the possibility of Artificial Intelligence in the court of law.
Can Morality Exist Without Legal Consequence?
Are the laws, both of the State and the Church, that govern society also what divide “good” from “bad”? Can a common moral compass exist in a lawless civilization?
Orwell: The Mindbending Power of Language
An analysis of the usage of language to establish power over the illiterate (and their minds) in Orwell’s works.
