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Original Sin by Alan Jacob
Jacobs takes a fascinating topic, weaves all over the place in his discussion, and comes to the conclusion that original sin is within us, like it or not.
The Apology and Its Tragic Elements
A glance at Plato’s famous work detailing the trial of the great philosopher Socrates. Plato criticizes artistic forms of writing, but doesn’t “The Apology” use the same basic building blocks as a traditional Greek tragedy?
Frost and Larkin Compared with the Ideas of Plato, Hobbes and Rousseau
How do the poems by Frost and Larkin fit in with our nature as interpreted by Plato, Hobbes, and Rousseau?
A Comprehensive List of Readings in Philosophy
A short list of the most important philosophers and their works.
Fascinating and Amazing: the History of Prisons and Incarceration
Ever wonder about our modern prisons and the theories behind incarceration of criminals? “The Oxford History of The Prison: The Practice of Punishment in Western Society” is a comprehensive examination at the history and evolution of incarceration. Edited by Norval Morris and David J. Rothman, the historical review is a compilation of several authors all of whom are experts in the field of historical social justice. Here are some highlights from the book.
Plato’s Apology
This book is an account of the legal defense Socrates offered at his trial. Socrates finds himself being accused of impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. Although this speech is titled “Apology” its message is not an apologetic one.
