Articles of Note

A conundrum lies at the heart of Georges Perec’s work: Is it possible to write about the unimaginable cruelty with the infantile levity of a jigsaw puzzle?... more »

New Books

Plato associated laughter with loss of self-control. Epictetus never laughed at all. What's the philosophical significance of funny?... more »

Essays & Opinions

John Stuart Mill was famous; Lord Byron was a celebrity. The distinction is rooted in history, culture, and how we consume our icons... more »