Articles of Note

The two Bertrand Russells. It's common to believe that the philosopher gave way to the political hack. But that account is simplistic... more »

New Books

Melville became a poet after a decade of writing fiction. It was a midlife turn he pursued with great frustration... more »

Essays & Opinions

“Own less stuff. Find more purpose.” Minimalism is a banal, saccharine exercise in faux epiphany... more »