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10 Things You Might Not Know About Jean-Paul Sartre
10 Things You Might Not Know About Jean-Paul Sartre
1. Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was a heavy smoker, and reportedly smoked up to three packs of cigarettes per day. 2. He was a notorious womanizer and had numerous affairs, including... Read more...
Remembering Henry E. Allison: A Legacy of Kantian Scholarship (April 25, 1937–June 5, 2023)
Remembering Henry E. Allison: A Legacy of Kantian Scholarship (April 25, 1937–June 5, 2023)
We mourn the passing of Henry E. Allison, a leading scholar of Immanuel Kant, who died on June 5, 2023, at the age of 86. Allison’s profound contributions to Kantian... Read more...
In Memoriam: Martin Amis – A Literary Genius Who Made Us Laugh and Think
In Memoriam: Martin Amis – A Literary Genius Who Made Us Laugh and Think
Martin Amis, the British author whose razor-sharp wit and insightful observations of society defined his remarkable literary career, passed away on May 21, 2023, at the age of 73. Best... Read more...
Remembering Masatoshi Nei: Pioneer of Molecular Evolution (January 2, 1931–May 18, 2023)
Remembering Masatoshi Nei: Pioneer of Molecular Evolution (January 2, 1931–May 18, 2023)
We remember the extraordinary life and work of Masatoshi Nei, pioneering evolutionary geneticist and laureate of the Kyoto Prize, who passed away on May 18, 2023, at the age of... Read more...
Martin Davis
In Memoriam: Martin Davis, Mathematician and Scholar
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the esteemed mathematician Martin Davis, who left an indelible mark on the fields of logic, computation, and mathematical philosophy. Dr.... Read more...
Remembering Saul Kripke: A Philosopher Who Left His Mark on Meaning and Language
Remembering Saul Kripke: A Philosopher Who Left His Mark on Meaning and Language
Saul Kripke, who passed away on September 15, 2022, at 82, was one of the most influential figures in modern philosophy. His contributions to the philosophy of language, logic, and... Read more...
Galileo Galilei
10 Things You Might Not Know About Galileo Galilei
1. Contrary to popular belief, the “father of modern science,” Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), did not invent the telescope. The telescope’s creator was actually Hans Lippershey, a Dutch eyeglass maker. Lippershey... Read more...
10 Things You Might Not Know About Herman Melville
10 Things You Might Not Know About Herman Melville
1. The novel, Moby-Dick, for which Herman Melville (1819-1891) became critically acclaimed, was not an immediate success. Initially titled The Whale, the novel collected dust on bookstore shelves until 1919,... Read more...
Ludwig Wittgenstein
10 Things You Might Not Know About Ludwig Wittgenstein
1. Ludwig Wittgenstein was born into a very wealthy Viennese family and grew up in a house where composers Johannes Brahms, Richard Strauss, and Gustav Mahler were frequent visitors. 2.... Read more...
William Shakespeare
10 Things You Might Not Know About William Shakespeare
1. Although we know that William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26th, 1564, his exact date of birth is unknown. Most historians commonly celebrate it as April 23rd because this... Read more...
Scott Donaldson: A Life in Letters – Remembering the Chronicler of Literary Legends
Scott Donaldson: A Life in Letters – Remembering the Chronicler of Literary Legends
Scott Donaldson, esteemed literary biographer and author, passed away on December 1, 2020, at the age of 92. Known for his rich portrayals of literary figures like F. Scott Fitzgerald,... Read more...
Austen Powers: The Enduring Appeal of the Beloved English Novelist
Austen Powers: The Enduring Appeal of the Beloved English Novelist
The word “classic” refers to a work of established value, something that is impervious to the passage of time. This is a fitting way to describe the works of an... Read more...