To Be or Not To Be

Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, pacifist, and prominent rationalist. He received Nobel Prize in Literature, "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought"(The Nobel Foundation). He fought with two simple weapons that created an everlasting significant outcome in politics, humanity, and the world in general. His mind and a pen were essential weapons in the fight against violence. He published an essay that tackles a subject that we as humans debate throughout our life, Why I am Not a Christian. A profound essay makes us question our faith and religion. Hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave any feedback.

Bertrand Russell-Why I am not a Christian Audio
Bertrand Russell-Why I am not a Christian Text

A Small Meal

A Modest Proposal: For Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland from Being a Burden to Their Parents or Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Public, commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a satirical pamphlet written and published by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift suggests in his essay that the Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling children born into poverty as food for rich gentlemen and ladies. The modern phrase "a modest proposal" derives from the work. This proposal always produces a good chuckle no matter how many times I read it. Enjoy!

Jonathan Swift-A Modest Proposal Audio

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Jonathan Swift-A Modest Proposal Text

Capital Punishment

La Esquina not only tries to introduce great musicians, artist, but also great writers that will develop the community into a more coherent unit that may rise above the typical Hispanic stereotype.

The below audio and text document appears to be an introduction Victor Hugo wrote for his work, "The Last Days of a Condemned". It appears separate under the heading Essays on Humanity in a collection published by Walter J. Black, Inc. 1928.

I have provided an audio essay for those individuals that may have trouble reading it or are too busy.

Victor Hugo-The Last Day Of A Condemned Essay Audio

Victor Hugo-The Last Day Of A Condemned Essay Text

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