On Mercy: A Book Review
David Severson David Severson

On Mercy: A Book Review

What constitutes mercy? What effect does mercy have on society? Is mercy more central to the formation and sustainability of a society than justice? What if justice, instead of mercy, was found to be disposable? These and other bold questions are discussed by Malcolm Bull his in book titled On Mercy (2019)…

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Becoming Beauvoir: A Review
David Severson David Severson

Becoming Beauvoir: A Review

Simone de Beauvoir became a force de jour in French existentialist philosophy, and has inherited an (in)famous reputation, depending on who you speak with. As the longtime friend and lover of Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), she made many waves in the culture…

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"The Banished Immortal" Book Review: The Wanderlust, Drunk Poet
David Severson David Severson

"The Banished Immortal" Book Review: The Wanderlust, Drunk Poet

In my senior year of college, I was lucky enough to attend a summer study abroad program. As someone majoring in philosophy and psychology, with a minor in Asian Studies, I calculated the cost of completing vital credits by attending the 5-week study abroad session…

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