In the 1976 movie Rocky, two very lonely people, Rocky and Adrian, end up going out on a date on Thanksgiving. Adrian’s brother had just pulled her turkey from the oven and threw it into the alley. After crying, Adrian...

People frequently ask philosophers, “What is existentialism?”  The word “existentialism” is intriguing and conveys a sense of mystery and the promise of an entirely new brand of thinking.  The questioner may expect a...

In the annals of Christendom, the Kingdom of France holds a uniquely privileged position. Known as the Eldest Daughter of the Church, France was considered the cultural center of Western Christianity for centuries...