On Suicide and the Monopoly of Suffering - A Reading from Emil Cioran
David Severson David Severson

On Suicide and the Monopoly of Suffering - A Reading from Emil Cioran

What drives people to suicide? What is the experience of someone considering suicide? There is an epidemic of suicide in the United States right now, especially among young men, so any understanding one can glean about suicide is important to discuss, especially if it might help prevent a suicide.

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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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