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Philosophy in Times Like These
Vanessa Wills argues that philosophical engagement is a necessary alternative to anti-intellectual nihilism and resurgent authoritarianism.
Vanessa WillsNov 27, 2023
An Apology for Philosophy
Jay L. Garfield defends the practice of philosophy as a political and aesthetic enterprise
Jay L. GarfieldNov 27, 2023
- Philosophy & Religion
When Philosophy No Longer Smells of the Earth
George Yancy introduces a series of essays on practical philosophy.
George YancyNov 26, 2023
- Philosophy & Religion
Purging the Poisons of Racism: On George Yancy’s “Until Our Lungs Give Out”
Clevis Headley reviews George Yancy’s “Until Our Lungs Give Out: Conversations on Race, Justice, and the Future.”
Clevis HeadleyNov 26, 2023
- Philosophy & Religion
- Politics
Something Intricate and Many-Chambered: On Adapting Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando”
Julia Sirmons compares three adaptations of Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando”: “Freak Orlando,” “Orlando,” and “Orlando: My Political Biography.”
Julia SirmonsNov 25, 2023
Nightmares of Reason: On Benjamín Labatut’s “The MANIAC”
Ed Simon reviews Benjamín Labatut’s newest book “The MANIAC.”
Ed SimonNov 25, 2023
Mosab Abu Toha’s “Gaza Notebook (2021–2023)”
A new poem from Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha in Gaza.
Mosab Abu TohaNov 22, 2023
Going Mad: On Yvette Lisa Ndlovu’s “Drinking from Graveyard Wells”
Jenna N. Hanchey reviews Yvette Lisa Ndlovu’s “Drinking from Graveyard Wells.”
Jenna N. HancheyNov 22, 2023
The Wisdom of Oscar Hammerstein II: A Conversation with Laurie Winer
Joy Horowitz speaks with Laurie Winer about her book “Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of the Musical.”
Joy HorowitzNov 22, 2023
- Biography & Autobiography
- Music
Phantom of the Frida
Emily Ann Zisko spent a night at the opera, darling, and found herself among skeletons and ghosts, feminists and revolutionaries.
Emily Ann ZiskoNov 22, 2023
this tender gouge: On Angela Peñaredondo’s “nature felt but never apprehended”
MT Vallarta reviews Angela Peñaredondo’s “nature felt but never apprehended.”
MT VallartaNov 21, 2023
- Poetry
Above a Noise Floor: On Kimberly Alidio’s “Teeter”
Rebecca Teich reviews Kimberly Alidio’s “Teeter.”
Rebecca TeichNov 21, 2023
Gen Xers, Square-Dancing Dudes, and All
Brittany Menjivar finds the perfect balancing point between twentysomethings and their parents in a Violent Femmes mosh pit.
Brittany MenjivarNov 21, 2023
A New Look for LARB: A Conversation with Ella Gold
LARB editor Michelle Chihara speaks with graphic designer Ella Gold about the website’s new look.
Michelle ChiharaNov 20, 2023
- Art & Architecture
Using Our Words: On Minna Dubin’s “Mom Rage”
Tanya Ward Goodman reviews Minna Dubin’s “Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood.”
Tanya Ward GoodmanNov 20, 2023
Pass the Mic: On Yasmine El Rashidi’s “Laughter in the Dark” and Egyptian Festival Rap
Peter Holslin reviews Yasmine El Rashidi’s “Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change.”
Peter HolslinNov 19, 2023
- Around the World
- Music