October 2015 – The Pop Culture Philosopher

The Aesthetics of Football

October 29, 2015October 28, 2015 Chris SunamiArt

In honor of the OSU Buckeyes’ continued dominance, please enjoy my recent essay from Partially Examined Life. Whole volumes could be written, whole volumes have been written, about the ethics of American college football, a[…]

Kierkegaard’s Narrative – Part II

October 22, 2015October 22, 2015 Chris SunamiExistentialism

Please enjoy this repost of the continuation of my 2004 essay: “Kierkegaard’s Narrative” Even without the religious and spiritual dimension that was the ultimate foundation of Kierkegaard’s work, the narrative he inspired continues to garner[…]

Jedi Philosophy

October 15, 2015October 16, 2015 Chris SunamiMovies

For many people, the main appeal of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” movies is the “Jedi Way,” the philosophy/religion that guides the mystical Jedi knights. But where does this philosophy come from, and does it hold up under scrutiny?

God of the Gaps

October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 Chris SunamiPartially Examined Life

The “God of the Gaps” argument –that God is the explanation for all the things we don’t (yet) understand –is more popular among atheists than believers, because of its apparent weaknesses. Yet is it as[…]

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Month: October 2015

The Aesthetics of Football

Kierkegaard’s Narrative – Part II

Jedi Philosophy

God of the Gaps