Articles of Note

Three trends in art ? technology, abstraction, conceptualism ? opened the door for dilettantes and amateurs, so Julian Baggini walked right in... more »

New Books

We are doomed. Whether by sudden asteroid or failing ozone, humanity will come to an end. But don't despair! Life is not a Ponzi scheme... more »

Essays & Opinions

'The epithet 'American Jewish writer' has no meaning for me,' says Philip Roth. Adam Kirsch isn't buying it: Roth 'is a Jewish writer or he is nothing'... more »