Daily Archives: July 7, 2010

Thinking about Metaphor with Jan Zwicky

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Santi Tafarella

At the Huffington Post yesterday, Jason Derr referred to a book that sounds interesting: In her book Wisdom and Metaphor poet and philosopher Jan Zwicky argues for a poetic form of doing philosophy, one rooted in an understanding of metaphor. … Continue reading →

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Gloria Steinem Being Interviewed at Age 75

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Santi Tafarella

Gloria Steinem, at age 75, interviewed at Smith College:

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Who’s Older? Phyllis Schlafly, Gloria Steinem, or Sarah Palin?

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Santi Tafarella

Answer: Phyllis Schlafly. She was born in 1924, and will turn 86 years old next month. Gloria Steinem is ten years younger than Schlafly. Born in March of 1934, Steinem called Sarah Palin (who was born in February of 1964): … Continue reading →

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Herbert Hoover Ascendent?

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Santi Tafarella

In a recent New York Times article, Paul Krugman sees Europe and America channeling Herbert Hoover: As far as rhetoric is concerned, the revival of the old-time religion is most evident in Europe, where officials seem to be getting their … Continue reading →

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Michael Drayton’s Sonnet 14: Prometheus Contrasted with a Hottie

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Santi Tafarella

Below is a sonnet that appears to be one of the earliest references to Prometheus in an English language poem. In The Oxford Guide to Classical Mythology in the Arts, 1300-1990s—which is a pretty encyclopedic reference—the poem is the first … Continue reading →

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