The Denial File
What We Can't Think About—and Why
Defending (somewhat) Decartes’ Error
Daniel Liechty | January 26, 2011
Seeking to doubt all that could be doubted, Rene Descartes (d. 1650) finally decided that while he could even doubt the existence of his own …
Fresh from Arizona: Denial of Life
Henry Richards | January 7, 2011
To paraphrase Mark Twain “Reports of the failure of my transplant have been highly exaggerated” On the December 18th NYT article “Transplants Cut, Arizona is …
Great Gatsby! Green Lantern!
Henry Richards | January 7, 2011
In brightest day, in blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight Let those who worship evil’s might, Beware my power… Green Lantern’s light!” Oath …
Blessed Mortality? Maybe…
Daniel Liechty | January 7, 2011
Like all species, human beings are driven by the urge to continue living. We usually call it …