Action Philosophers Vo. 2

Action Philosophers! Is a comic book series by artist Ryan Dunlavey and writer Fred Van Lente, first created for a comic book newspaper "Prophecy,” which was never published. Following this, the creative team won the Xeric Grant in late 2004. The comic homepage states, “Action Philosophers is the award-winning, critically praised comic book series detailing the lives and thoughts of history's A-list brain trust in a hip and humorous way that proves that philosophy is not just the province of boring tweed-enveloped college professors. It gives a new twist to a subject that we all use in our everyday lives. Action Philosophers Volume 2 presents Rene Descartes and his Discourse of The Method; he attempts to arrive at a fundamental set of principles that one can know as true without any doubt. Which leads to the famous quote, “I think, therefore I am” or more aptly, “I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am.” It is a very funny, educational, and new way to look at philosophy. You can read the comic book Action Philosophers Vol. 2 and others at their website, and buy them. Enjoy!

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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