Chris Sunami

“Hotel California” – Philosophical Music: Rock

February 25, 2016February 24, 2016 Chris SunamiExistentialism

In memory of Glenn Frey, please enjoy this repost of an examination of one of his most beloved songs Many mysteries surround the Eagles’ popular classic tune Hotel California, from the warm smell of colitas[…]

Socrates Talk Show – Justin Beaver

December 10, 2015October 18, 2016 Chris SunamiArt

Please enjoy this repost of my modernization of Plato’s classic dialog “The Ion.” Please note, all dialogue is directly based on the original. “Ladies and Gentlemen,” proclaimed an unseen voice. “Welcome to the Socrates Talk[…]

Sylvie and Bruno

November 12, 2015November 11, 2015 Chris SunamiChristianity

As one of the most popular and enduring writers of children’s fantasy, Lewis Carroll is much revered for his two titanic bestsellers, Alice In Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, each dealing with a young[…]

The Marianne Trilogy

November 5, 2015November 28, 2016 Chris SunamiDream Masters

I recently revisited what I consider to be one of the most critically underappreciated works in modern fantasy fiction, Sheri S Tepper’s Marianne Trilogy (Marianne, the Magus and the Manticore; Marianne, the Madam and the[…]

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[…]

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[…]

The Mind of Murakami

September 17, 2015 Chris SunamiDreams

As some of you know, I’m a huge, long-time fan of Japanese surrealist novelist Haruki Murakami, even having written a well-known parody of his work. Check out my review of his latest over at Partially[…]

Nina Simone invents alt-Classical

September 3, 2015September 3, 2015 Chris Sunamialt-classical

Before watching the excellent new documentary, “What Happened, Miss Simone?”, I knew relatively little about celebrated songstress Nina Simone –except that she is held in the highest regard by anyone who knows anything about music.[…]

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Author: Chris Sunami

“Hotel California” – Philosophical Music: Rock

Socrates Talk Show – Justin Beaver

Sylvie and Bruno

The Marianne Trilogy

Kierkegaard’s Narrative – Part II

God of the Gaps

The Mind of Murakami

Nina Simone invents alt-Classical