Jewish philosopher and mystic Simone Weil's interpretation of Homer's Iliad provides an intriguing lens for understanding Donald Trump's exercise of power. R...

Robert Zaretsky draws a provocative comparison between Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions and Albert Camus' portrayal of the Roman emperor Caligula. In a re...

Drawing on the philosophy of Vladimir Jankélévitch, this article explores the ethical implications of President Trump's pardoning of the January 6 insurrecti...

Elon Musk's hand gesture during the 2025 presidential inauguration has sparked intense debate and speculation regarding its meaning, reminiscent of historic ...

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front, passed away at 96, leaving behind a controversial legacy that significantly influenced Frenc...

The article critiques Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response to arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged wa...

As tensions flare between France and Israel ahead of a Nations League soccer match, the game underscores the deep political and ideological divides spilling ...

Reflecting on the role of historians in contemporary society, Robert Zaretsky challenges the belief that remembering the past will prevent us from repeating ...

Drawing from Walter Benjamin's influential essay, "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," the article explores how Benjamin's notions about ...

As election day approaches, Robert Zaretsky reflects on Isaac Asimov's prescient short story "Franchise," which depicts a single voter, Norman Muller, chosen...