The final essay in a six-part series by W.D. James, who teaches philosophy in Kentucky, USA. Where have all the rebels gone? Hiding behind computer screens Where’s the spirit, where’s the soul? Where have all the rebels gone? Why don’t they come out of the woodwork now? One for the money, two for the show … Continue reading Forest Rebels (Deep Resistance Part 6)
The penultimate essay in a six-part series by W.D. James, who teaches philosophy in Kentucky, USA. Fish in the sea, you know how I feelRiver running free, you know how I feelBlossom on the tree, you know how I feel It's a new dawnIt's a new dayIt's a new life, for meAnd I'm feeling good … Continue reading Nature, Freedom, and Joy (Deep Resistance Part 5)
The latest essay in a six-part series by W.D. James, who teaches philosophy in Kentucky, USA. Life can be so easyLife can be so hardMake you wanna cuss and fussMake you wanna tear things all apartYou try to stay calm and not act a fool – Cedric Burnside, Hard to Stay Cooli Epictetus (roughly 50-135 … Continue reading Stoic Freedom (Deep Resistance Part 4)
The latest essay in a six-part series by W.D. James, who teaches philosophy in Kentucky, USA. Hear this dog bark Watch the trees sway Keep the candle burning Both night and day Many invade I take no quarter This is my land I’ll never surrender I’m a warriori – John Lydon, Public Image Limited (PiL), … Continue reading Dogs Bark (Deep Resistance Part 3)
The second essay in a six-part series by W.D. James, who teaches philosophy in Kentucky, USA. Money can't buy back your youth when you're oldOr a friend when you're lonely or a love that's grown coldThe wealthiest person is a pauper at timesCompared to the man with a satisfied mindi – Johnny Cash, Satisfied Mind … Continue reading Dog Wisdom (Deep Resistance Part 2)
The opening essay in a new six-part series by W.D. James, who teaches philosophy in Kentucky, USA. Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing Through the graves the wind is blowing Freedom soon will come Then we’ll come from the shadows – Leonard Cohen, The Partisani There are mighty forces arrayed against us. They threaten … Continue reading Deep Resistance: Philosophical Practices of Sanity (Part 1)
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