Newsletter 258
[2]David Hume At 300
Links:
2. http://b.rw/edyVwe
Howard Darmstadter | Philosophy Now | 16 March 2011
Engaging essay on life and thought of 18C philosopher, fascinated by nature
of thought, association of ideas, power of passion over reason. Religious
skeptic. Fat. Jolly. Held moral beliefs to be determined by human psychology
[3]The Hood Robin Economy
Links:
3. http://b.rw/dQnyqd
Ezra Klein | Democracy | 16 March 2011
Why has economic inequality been rising so much in America? Because
government has not been acting to counter the long-term drift towards a
winner-take-all economy. Why has it not been acting? Because the rich
control the government
[4]AX Fighting 33
Links:
4. http://b.rw/f2nQnR
Rory Douglas | McSweeney's | 16 March 2011
Notes on an evening of mixed martial arts fighting. "It seems we just live
in a universe where, in the midst of an otherwise enjoyable evening of mild
violence, a very nice young girl can get her face beaten into a bloody mess"
[5]Interview With Robert Putnam And David Campbell
Links:
5. http://b.rw/fe8xPD
Richard Madsen | Hedgehog | 15 March 2011
Eminent authors of new study of religion in America argue that idea of
culture wars is overdone. "Americans are religiously devout and religiously
diverse but also religiously tolerant". That includes tolerance towards
atheists
[6]Pushing Paper
Links:
6. http://b.rw/grjXCY
Ben Kafka | Lapham's Quarterly | 17 March 2011
Millions devote their lives to paperwork. So where are its heroes in
mythology, literature, cinema, real life? Pessoa, Cavafy, Kafka, de
Tocqueville, Trollope were clerks and bureaucrats. Why not a "Norton
Anthology Of Paperwork"?
[7]The Economic Calculus Of Japan’s Tragedy
Links:
7. http://b.rw/gw5VQw
Satyajit Das | Naked Capitalism | 17 March 2011
Excellent analysis of potential economic outcomes for Japan. Raising debt
for reconstruction will increase scrutiny on public finances: national debt
already 200% of GDP; tax revenues cover less than 50% of annual expenses
Today's FiveBooks Interview
[8]Tanya Byron on =CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH=
Links:
8. http://thebrowser.com/interviews/tanya-byron-on-child-psychology-and-mental-health
Clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster discusses the stigmas attached
to mental health problems, and asks whether, as a society, we are really
doing what's best for our children [9]Continue reading…
Links:
9. http://thebrowser.com/interviews/tanya-byron-on-child-psychology-and-mental-health
Topic
[10]Russia and the FSU
Links:
10. http://thebrowser.com/topics/russia
From the war in Chechnya to the murky depths of the KGB archive. Everything
you need to know (well, nearly everything) about Russia's past and
present. [11]Continue reading…
Links:
11. http://thebrowser.com/topics/russia
Book of the Day
[12]The Allure of Chanel
Links:
12. http://thebrowser.com/recommended/allure-chanel-by-paul-morand
-by Paul Morand -
[13]Justine Picardie says: Chanel was an amazing designer and an iconic
woman. Her career intersected with key moments of 20th century history: two
world wars, the 1929 crash, the expansion of Hollywood, and beyond.
Links:
13. http://thebrowser.com/interviews/justine-picardie-on-fashion-biographies
[14]More recommendations…
Links:
14. http://thebrowser.com/fivebooks
Browsings
@[15]henrylf: DO NOT mark 'Jedi' as your religion in upcoming UK Census:
yes, there's a serious reason [16]www.yourenotajedi.com #[17]browsings
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